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The Arabian Nights
The Arabian Nights | Anonymous
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Volume two in a collection of tales representing distinctive genres- from fairy tales to erotica-revealing the customs and societies in the medieval Middle East, as told by the mythic Sheherazade.
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Blessing and peace be on the leader of His choice, the best of His creation, Muhammad, the lord of mankind. It is through him that we pray to God to bring us to a good end.
#TalesFrom1001Nights #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookart #bookartist #bookattitude #bookaholic #bookaholics #bookshelf #bookshelves #bookshelfie #bookshefies #shelfies #Fiction #Fantasy #Classics #ShortStories #Literature #Mythology #FairyTales #Adventure #Folklore 💜

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In the chronicles of the ancient dynasty of the Sassanidae, who reigned for about four hundred years, from Persia to the borders of China, beyond the great river Ganges itself, we read the praises of one of the kings of this race, who was said to be the best monarch of his time.
#TheArabianNights #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookart #bookartist #Classics #Fiction #Fantasy #ShortStories #Literature #Mythology #FairyTales #Adventure ❤️‍🔥

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I listened to a full-cast recording of volumes 1 & 2 through Audible. They were so well done! I knew pieces of the tales, but not the details. I loved how many strong, smart women are part of the stories. The main character begins telling the stories to a sultan to prolong her life 1 night at a time. The tales are racier than I was expecting. They remind me a bit of stories from Greek & Norse mythology. I'd highly recommend the Audible recording.

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Karisa
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Shopping Scavenger Hunt: Blue & White

#WinterGames #TMSkellington @Crimson613 @StayCurious

coffees 1pt!! 12-11 😍😍 5y
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Branwen
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#7days7covers #covercrush

Day 2 😍💕📚

Lynnsoprano That‘s beautiful! 5y
TrishB Lovely 💕 5y
Amiable Gorgeous 5y
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DaveGreen7777 💙💙💙 5y
sudi 😍 5y
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ulrichyumiodd
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Small book haul from Paris ❤️
They are both gorgeous!

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Spectacular read! The imagery is vivid and the way it is read on audible... omg it makes you travel to distant lands and different times! Totally recommend, but not for a young audience as it contains some adult content.

DGRachel I may have to restart my audible membership... 6y
Avatar.of.sonia Highly worth it! 6y
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In the chronicles of the ancient dynasty of the Sassanidae, who reigned for about four hundred years, from Persia to the borders of China, beyond the great river Ganges itself, we read the praises of one of the kings of this race, who was said to be the best monarch of his time. #TheArabianNights #firstline #openingline #book #books #funkopop #popvinyl #FreddyFunko #bookgeek #bookgeeks #bookgeeky #Classics #Fiction #Fantasy #ShortStories ❣️❣️❣️❣️

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loveytime
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"For one thousand and one nights the story-telling continued, and by the end of that time the sultan had grown so fond of Scheherazade that he could not think of parting with her." Has anyone read this? I found this 1920 version published by The John C. Winston Company with illustrations from colored plates by Adelaide H. Bolton at a second hand store. Does anyone else get excited by old books? #loveytime #thearabiannights #classics #reading

Jess7 Welcome!! 🤗📚📖 6y
loveytime Thanks so much. 😁 6y
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Sarah83
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I just bought one book today @scripturient that's your fault. ☺️😂 Anyway I received two more #folios , I ordered two weeks ago. One is tagged one and the other is '50 days that changed the world'
and gorgeous @CrowCAH send me her first own signed bookmark. 😍 Thank you... Pirates hohoho...

tammysue 💕 6y
CrowCAH You‘re welcome! ☠️☺️ 6y
LeahBergen Nice! 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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Lcsmcat
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She‘s too young for it now, but I bought this for my granddaughter. It was one of her dad‘s favorites when he was a boy, and it has a #coolcover. #readingresolutions @Jess7

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AshleyHoss820
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The First Tale: The Merchant and the Jinni! 😊
#1001Books

Craftylikefox Ooooo very cool read! I hope you enjoy! 7y
AshleyHoss820 @Craftylikefox Thank you!! I got tired of the translation I was reading (My Kindle edition had SO many typos, it was taxing!) and I switched to an illustrated version I bought my daughter! It‘s such a fun read! 😊 7y
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CrowCAH I seriously need to read this book; it‘s referenced in so many novels and movies!!! 7y
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ScorpioBookDreams
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I absolutely love this edition of the Arabian Nights that @DeborahSmall bought me. The illustrations are beautiful and I love the detail on each chapter title page.

Redwritinghood That is gorgeous. 7y
DebinHawaii Gorgeous! 💙 7y
Kalalalatja 😍😍 7y
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DeborahSmall Gorgeous pic 😘💕 7y
AmyG Beautiful! 7y
Centique Ohhh the colours in your picture are beautiful! 7y
LeahBergen What a beautiful photo. ❤️ 7y
batsy That's gorgeous. 7y
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diovival
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Cinfhen Excellent 7y
Cinfhen Love that cover 7y
diovival @Cinfhen Saw it at a library sale and had to snatch it up. Now I have two. 😆 7y
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Cinfhen Is it illustrated inside as well?!? 7y
Cinfhen 😍😍 7y
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CrowCAH
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#GenieInABottle https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kIDWgqDBNXA #AugustGrrrl @Cinfhen

"You ain't never had a friend like me!" -Genie, Disney's Aladdin

Cinfhen Robin Williams 💔💔💔miss him!!! 7y
CrowCAH @Cinfhen me, too; 😭 7y
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rockpools
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One of these days, I'll read it to see whether there is a #genieinabottle or a lamp in this version.* Too pretty not to use for this prompt though.

#augustgrrrl @Cinfhen

*I checked. Aladdin and his magic lamp are definitely in there...

merelybookish Very pretty! 7y
Kalalalatja Lovely 😍 7y
batsy It's a gorgeous edition 💙 7y
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Suet624 Oooh, that's so pretty! 7y
LeahBergen That cover is lovely! 7y
Cinfhen That cover is mighty pretty 😍💕 7y
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GoneFishing
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Whoever talks about why does not concern him, often hears what does not please him!

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Scherazade is one of my all time favorite character. I love to hear foreign stories. This book is a collection of stories from Persia to China. One of my favorite stories from the book was about a mechanical horse. One of the reasons I love this book because it talks about a whole other world with magic and mystery. This a definite must read for anyone who enjoys the classics.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#TheArabianNights #book #books #bookqueen #bookworm #booknerd

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Robothugs What a pretty cover! 7y
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Michellesibs
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Mehso-so

An interesting read. Short stories, well fairy tales really from the Middle East and Asia. I enjoyed them and they flow into one another. Some are quite short so it's easy to pick up and put down. One of the few classics I've enjoyed.

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Gee thanks elkeo ! And I resisted so long ! Half price on these lovely editions? .B & N just pulled me back in.

elkeOriginal Lovely! 7y
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TrishB
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#folio these are in my local charity shop!

LauraBrook 😳😳😳Wow, that's amazing! I have never seen a Folio in any kind of charity/thrift store around me. And believe me, I look! Brit charity shops have always seemed better than American ones to me, and this serves as proof! 7y
erzascarletbookgasm Wow! Folio in a charity shop?! 7y
batsy Omg I'm with @LauraBrook that's amazing! 7y
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quirkyreader I hope you got them all. 🐸🐙 7y
TrishB @LauraBrook @erzascarletbookgasm @batsy @quirkyreader I was amazed too! Sadly didn't buy as these would have been £50. Which isn't a lot for what they are - but I just didn't have £50 at this point! I may go back and try and buy the poetry one next week for £20 if it's still there. 7y
DivineDiana What a find! 7y
LeahBergen Oooo!! I have Medieval People and The Memoirs of a Georgian Rake. ❤️ 7y
TrishB @LeahBergen sorely tempted to go back....I wish I had just taken a deep breath and got them.... 7y
minkyb Self control is always painful! 7y
TrishB @minkyb it is 😱 7y
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Seshat
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Cinfhen Such gorgeous illustrations 💗 7y
CrowCAH Been meaning to get to this book... 7y
Seshat They sure are, @Cinfhen and you totally should, @CrowCAH 7y
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EllieDottie
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Stories fit for the #royals! #lyricalapril

TheBookStacker Ah I have this same copy I love it! 8y
Cinfhen That cover 💙💙💙 8y
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bookishlyblessed
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Taking a break from #LitsyPartyofOne to play #arabiannights #greatgame

BookwormBeth Where did you find this wonderful thing? 8y
bookishlyblessed The game is called Arabian Nights, my brother found it on Amazon. It's a great game but takes a long time. We used to start it at 10PM always a bad idea. 8y
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Boghunden
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Oh dear lord, how did The Arabian Nights ever get to be a children's book? It's so....sexual! 😂 #currentlyreading

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BooksForYears
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#ReadJanuary Day 14 - For the Love of Fonts

Not only is the cover design stunning, but the font type is beautiful and very relevant to the story itself.

#Font

pageturnersnook That book is beautiful!! 8y
RealLifeReading Gorgeous! 8y
Lmstraubie Very cool! 8y
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Lesliereads Seduction....❣ 8y
DGRachel Beautiful! 8y
Nonaroo 😍 8y
mcipher Definitely looks like s book that would suck you in. 8y
CouronneDhiver Beautiful book! 8y
The_Old_Astronomer You really do have the most beautiful books 8y
Ottoman1 Gorgeous cover 8y
BooksForYears @The_Old_Astronomer You're so kind! Thank you! 8y
LeahBergen 😍😍😍 8y
LazyOwl Yes definitely stunning, I love a great cover 8y
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Gezemice
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I enoyed these ancient tales of princes, princesses, genies, merchants, fantastic adventures, treasures, grand palaces. Common themes are cleverness or foolishness, love, revenge, jealousy, but above all, generosity and helping those in need is valued most in these stories.

Besides entertainment, we also get a picture of a rich, vibrant and educated culture way more sophisticated and world-wise than contemporary Europe. 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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#booktober #day3 #textonlycovers
The Arabian Nights
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
This side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Girl who played Go by Shan Sa
The Last Tycoon by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Palo Alto by James Franco
Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd
King Solomon's Mine by H. Rider Haggard
Water Ghosts by Shawna Yang Ryan

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GoneFishing
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A truth once seen by a single mind ends up by imposing itself on the totality of human consciousness.

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TheNextBook
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#bookssetinasia #somethingforseptember #septemberphotochallenge so these are some of the books I have set in Asia! Battle Royale is my favorite from this list that I read! I put Anna Karenina in there because I couldnt remember which side of the mountains it took place on and a lot of Russia is in Asia.

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As part of #funfriday, one of my favorite books growing up was the Arabian Nights. I loved the exotic stories of genies, flying carpets and hidden desert caves of jewels. Favs like: Ali Baba and the 40 thieves, Aladdin and the lamp and of course Sinbad. Still amazing!

LukkiAnn Yes indeed 🌴 8y
LibrarianJen Arabian Nights is one of my favorites too! 8y
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