One thousand and one nights is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors. Burtons translation was one of two unabridged and unexpurgated english. He published 43 volumes on his explorations and almost 30 volumes of translations, including an unexpurgated translation of the arabian nights. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights collection delphi classics series six book 12 ebook. Burton s multivolume translation, and includes burton s extensive and acclaimed explanatory notes. This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of one thousand and one nights, also commonly known as the arabian nights. Sir richard burton, english scholarexplorer and orientalist who was the first european to discover lake tanganyika and to penetrate hithertoforbidden muslim cities. The complete arabian nights 1001 nights including all the. Richard francis burton burton, richard francis, sir, 18211890. The book of the thousand nights and a night, vol 1 by sir richard.
See all books authored by richard francis burton, including the book of the sword. Book of the thousand nights and a night, the baroda edition n. Tal es from a thousand and one nights by richard francis burton translator in doc, fb3, txt download e book. The books of the thousand and one nights with nothes anthropoligical and explanatory volume vi. This is the version i read, and will adapt from when i tell you these stories. Richard francis burton books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 01.
He called it the book of the thousand nights and a night. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, shahrazad always withheld the ending. Supplemental nights to the book of the thousand and one nights with notes anthropological and. Make offer easton press the arabian nights sir richard burton 100 greatest books szyk.
Richard francis burton, john payne, andrew lang, jonathan scott. Sir richard francis burton taletown, multimedia english. With introduction explanatory notes on the manners and customs of moslem men and a terminal essay upon the history of the nights. The book of the thousand nights and a night wikipedia. Four lectures from a huntington library manuscript. A plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments. This is the first volume of the of the arabian nights the book of the thousand nights and a night. Richard francis burton author of personal narrative of a. Supplemental nights to the book of the thousand and one nights.
Delphi collected works of sir richard francis burton illustrated delphi. Translated from the sanscrit in seven parts with preface. The book of the thousand nights and a night 1885, subtitled a plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments, is an english language translation of one thousand and one nights the arabian nights a collection of middle eastern and south asian stories and folk tales compiled in arabic during the islamic golden age 8th. Supplemental edition in six volumes bound in seven parts. This is a leatherbound version of sir richard francis burton s arabian nights. The book of the thousand nights and one nights hardcover november 1, 2005 by richard francis burton author, leon carre illustrator. The arabian nights book by sir richard burton, kenneth c. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 01 by burton. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 16 184 downloads.
The book of the thousand nights and a night wikisource, the free. Four tales from a thousand and one nights pegasus library and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the most celebrated of all his books is his translation of the book of the thousand nights and a night commonly called the arabian nights in english after early translations of antoine gallands french version in ten volumes 1885, with seven further volumes being added later. Books by burton, richard francis, sir sorted by popularity.
The volumes were printed by the kama shastra society in a. Burton, richard francis, payne, john, lang, andrew, scott, jonathan. The book of the thousand nights and a night, vol 1 by sir richard francis. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 01 alternate title. The complete arabian nights 1001 nights including all the 16 volumes of the book of the thousand nights and a night ebook. Sir richard francis burton 18211890 was an renown british explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within asia, africa, and the middle east. First footsteps in east africa sir richard francis burton 190 downloads. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Kama sutra of vatsyayana sir richard francis burton 1883 second edition london. Sep 01, 2002 burton, richard francis, sir, 18211890. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Richard francis burton is currently considered a single author. Sir richard francis burton a plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments, now entituled the book of the thousand nights and a night 15 copy quote id like to be born the son of a duke with 90,000 pounds a year, on an enormous estate.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Apparently, not so many as the king shahriyar follows each night. As this book will reveal to many children, disney didnt invent aladdin he is one of the characters found in the yearold tales of arabian nights. The book of the thousand nights and a night 1885, subtitled a plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments, is an english language translation of one thousand and one nights the arabian nights a collection of middle. Book of the thousand nights and a night, the baroda edition. Arabian nights book of 1001 nights volume 11 by sir. The volumes were printed by the kama shastra society in a subscribersonly edition of one thousand with a guarantee that there would never be a larger printing of the books in this form. Supplemental nights to the book of the thousand and one nights with notes anthropological and explanatory volume three. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the indian subcontinent, persia, and arabia. This was one of several limited and numbered editions privately. The book of the thousand nights and a night 1885, subtitled a plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments, is an english language translation of one thousand and one nights the. The books are leatherbound with gold embossed covers and gold edged pages. Nov 28, 2017 the book of a thousand nights and a night arabian nights, volume 01 by anonymous, translated by richard francis burton 1821 1890 genres. Read one thousand and one ni ghts by richard francis burton available from rakuten kobo.
Richard francis burton 18211890 was an english explorer, author, translator, linguist, and orientalist. Tales from a thousand and one nights by richard francis burton translator in doc, fb3, txt download ebook. The arabian nights, volume i the marvels and wonders of the thousand and one nights the marvels and wonders of the thousand and one nights by anonymous introduction by daniel beaumont translated by richard francis burton adapted by jack zipes by anonymous introduction by daniel beaumont translated by richard francis burton adapted by jack zipes. The book of a thousand nights and a night arabian nights. Burton the arabian nights printed 1920s by the burton club. Books by richard francis burton author of personal narrative. Supplemented by the complete works of isabel burton. The book of the thousand nights and a night, sir richard francisburton shop online for books in the united states we use cookies to provide essential features and services. Some earlier editions contained only a few hundred nights, others 1,001 or more.
Download zip archive files containing volumes 1 to 16. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 01 by. A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared. The arabian nights by anonymous goodreads share book. The book of a thousand nights and a night arabian nights, volume 01 by anonymous, translated by richard francis burton 1821. With 293 illustrations, and first footsteps in east africa, and more on. Books by burton, richard francis, sir sorted by popularity project. The book of the thousand nights and a night, vol 1. First footsteps in east africa sir richard francis burton 1 downloads. Contents of the seventh volume the history of gharib and his brother ajib continued 8. An uncensored english translation of the arabic original was done by sir richard francis burton. Librivox recording of the book of a thousand nights and a night arabian nights volume 06 translated by richard francis burton. Complete arabian nights collection richard francis burton, john payne, andrew lang, jonathan scott the exotic tales of the arabian nights have charmed and delighted readers across the world for almost a millennia.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The tales of told by shahrazad over a thousand and one nights to delay her execution by the vengeful king shahriyar have become among the most popular in both eastern and western literature, as recounted by sir francis burton. The complete works of captain sir richard francis burton, including his journal articles, together with the standard biographies, numerous portraits, images and critical commentary. One thousand and one nights ebook by richard francis. Richard francis burton, the book of a thousand nights and one night 17 volumes tags. Cerf chose the most famous and representative stories from sir richard f. Richard francis burton books list of books by author. These are the tales that saved the life of shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. How many tales would you care to hear before bedtime.
Arabian nights volume 7 ebook by sir richard francis. Cerf from the famous literal translation of richard f. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 10 141 downloads. A thousand nights and one night by richard burton abebooks. The book of the thousand nights and a night, sir richard. He is best known for his translations, in particular his translations of one thousand and one nights and the kama sutra.
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The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 11 supplement 121 downloads. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights collection delphi classics series six book 12 kindle edition by richard francis burton, john. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights collection delphi classics. The arabian nights or the book of a thousand and one nights. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading one thousand and one nights complete arabian nights. Richard francis burton translator the book of the thousand nights and a night 10 volumes, with 6 supplemental volumes to download single files, see below. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The book of the thousand nights and a night, vol 1 by sir. Read arabian nights volume 7 the book of the thousand nights and a night by sir richard francis burton available from rakuten kobo. A plain and literal translation of the arabian nights entertainments, now entituled the book of the thousand nights and a night.
The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 06 alternate title. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 06 by burton. The book of the thousand nights and a night 1885, is a celebrated english language translation of one thousand and one nights the arabian nights a collection of middle eastern and south asian stories and folk tales compiled in arabic during the islamic golden age 8th. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, shahrazad always withheld the ending a thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever. This file also includes the life of sir richard burton by thomas wright according to wikipedia. Project gutenberg titles by richard francis burton burton. Arabian nights, 1001 nights, thousand and one nights, richard francis burton. The arabian nights by sir richard francis burton, 9780375756757, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sir richard francis burton, the kadisah captain sir richard francis burton was a completely crazy nutjob who had more adventures on his way to the bathroom in the middle of the night than most lesser humans manage to cram into a twoweek vacation inside the stomach of a stillbreathing whale. The front cover features a deeply impressed design in black and gold on the red covers.
Supplemented by the complete works of isabel burton, and john hanning speke. Though he published over forty books and countless articles during his life, only two were original works. The book of the thousand nights and a night, vol 2. Richard francis burton primary author only author division. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights collection delphi classics series six book 12 kindle edition by burton, richard francis, payne, john, lang, andrew, scott, jonathan. The arabian nights translated by richard francis burton. Read about an aladdin that is closer to the original, and also about alibaba and the forty thieves, and the enchanted garden, two other stories from the arabian nights. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 06 by. One thousand and one nights complete arabian nights collection delphi classics ebook written by richard francis burton, john payne, andrew lang, jonathan scott. Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, the arabian nights has enthralled readers for centuries. One thousand and one nights is a collection of stories collected over many centuries by various authors, translators and scholars across the middle east, north africa and indian subcontinent. The book of the thousand nights and a night volume 10 263 downloads. Buy book of the thousand nights and one night by sir richard francis burton from amazons fiction books store.