The Arabian Nights: Based on the Text Edited by Muhsin Mahdi
Product ID: 50301989
๐Stories from India, Persia & Arabia
๐Complete, definitive Mahdi translation
๐Oldest surviving manuscript edition
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Description
๐ Unlock timeless tales that shaped civilizations โ donโt miss the original Arabian Nights experience!
- CULTURAL MOSAIC - Experience a rich blend of adventure, erotica, fables, and Sufi tales from the medieval Islamic worldโs golden age.
- AUTHENTIC ORIGINS - Dive into the oldest known Arabic manuscript of The Arabian Nights, preserving centuries of oral tradition.
- COLLECTORS APPEAL - Features elegant deckle edge pages, a deliberate aesthetic choice that sets this edition apart on your bookshelf.
- INTELLECTUAL PRESTIGE - Join a discerning community of readers who appreciate the historical and academic significance of this classic.
- LITERARY CRAFTSMANSHIP - Enjoy a fresh, vigorous translation by Muhsin Mahdi, acclaimed for its clarity and fidelity to the original text.
This edition of The Arabian Nights is based on the oldest surviving 14th-century Syrian manuscript, edited by Muhsin Mahdi. It offers a complete and authoritative translation of the classic tales collected from India, Persia, and Arabia, capturing the cultural richness and storytelling genius of the medieval Islamic world. With its unique deckle edge pages and scholarly precision, this book is a must-have for literary connoisseurs and cultural historians alike.
Specifications
| ASIN | 0393331660 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 251,314 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 824 in Folklore (Books) 1,868 in Fiction Anthologies (Books) 2,002 in Fairy Tales (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (854) |
| Dimensions | 14.48 x 2.54 x 20.83 cm |
| Edition | New Deluxe Edition |
| ISBN-10 | 0140448977 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0393331660 |
| Item weight | 1.05 kg |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 560 pages |
| Publication date | 27 May 2008 |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
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