Publisher's Synopsis
This classic collection of Middle Eastern folktales has delighted readers for centuries, and continues to inspire writers and artists today. The tales are framed by the story of Scheherazade, who must tell a new tale to her husband the king every night to stave off her execution. The stories themselves are a beguiling mix of magic, romance, and adventure, and have enchanted generations of readers.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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