One thousand and one nights : a sparkling retelling of the beloved classic
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Published
New York : Pantheon Books, 2013.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status
Moab Library - Adult Non-fiction Book
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Published
New York : Pantheon Books, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
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Gathered and passed down over the centuries from India, Persia, and across the Arab world, the mesmerizing stories of One Thousand and One Nights tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. They are related by the beautiful, wise, young Shahrazad, who gives herself up to murderous King Shahrayar. The king has vowed to deflower and then kill a virgin every night — but Shahrazad will not be defeated by the king’s appetites. To save herself, she cunningly spins a web of tales, leaving the king in suspense each morning, and thus prolonging her life for another day. Acclaimed Lebanese writer Hanan al-Shaykh has selected nineteen of these stories, retold them in modern English, and knitted them together into an utterly intoxicating collection. In al-Shaykh’s hands, Shahrazad’s tales are lush and evocative, rich with humor, and utterly captivating.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Shaykh, H. (2013). One thousand and one nights: a sparkling retelling of the beloved classic (First American edition.). Pantheon Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shaykh, Hanan. 2013. One Thousand and One Nights: A Sparkling Retelling of the Beloved Classic. Pantheon Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shaykh, Hanan. One Thousand and One Nights: A Sparkling Retelling of the Beloved Classic Pantheon Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Shaykh, Hanan. One Thousand and One Nights: A Sparkling Retelling of the Beloved Classic First American edition., Pantheon Books, 2013.
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