The Arabian nights : an anthology
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.
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xxv, 892 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Frank Carlson Library - NON-FICTION
398.2 Arabian
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.
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Language
English

Notes

General Note
Translated from the Arabic.
General Note
"The Arabian Nights has previously appeared in Everyman's Library in different translations in 1907 and in 1992/1998"--Title page verso.
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"Translation has played a key role in the formation of The Arabian Nights as we know it ... Editor Wen-chin Ouyang has compiled a carefully chosen selection from influential English translations, showcasing the strengths of different translators, including Richard Burton, Edward Lane, Jonathan Scott, and John Payne"--Jacket.
General Note
Includes tales translated by N.J. Dawood, Ursula Lyons and J.C. Mardrus.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages xxiii-xxv).
Description
A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ouyang, W., Horta, P. L., Burton, R. F., Dawood, N. J., Lane, E. W., Lyons, U., Mardrus, J. C. 1., Scott, J., & Payne, J. (2014). The Arabian nights: an anthology . Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wen-chin, Ouyang et al.. 2014. The Arabian Nights: An Anthology. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wen-chin, Ouyang et al.. The Arabian Nights: An Anthology Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ouyang, Wen-chin,, et al. The Arabian Nights: An Anthology Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

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