The Arabian Nights Entertainments, presented in this curated edition by the renowned folklorist Andrew Lang, stands as one of the world's most vital and influential works of literature. This collection is a timeless testament to the life-saving, transformative power of storytelling itself. Its enduring magic rests upon the brilliant framing device of Queen Scheherazade, who, married to a Sultan who executes his wives at dawn, saves her life by telling a captivating story each night, always halting at the most suspenseful point. Driven to hear the conclusion, the Sultan spares her, night after night, for one thousand and one nights, until his heart is healed by the power of narrative.

Lang’s volume draws from the incredibly rich tapestry of tales Scheherazade weaves, encompassing stories that travel the medieval Islamic world from Baghdad to Cairo. These are narratives saturated with the fantastic, featuring wish-granting genies, cunning thieves, and brave adventurers encountering destiny in its most thrilling forms. The collection includes legendary classics that have permeated global culture, such as the seven incredible voyages of Sindbad the Sailor, who faces giant birds and monstrous creatures; the thrilling story of Aladdin and his magical, genie-serving lamp; and the clever tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, with its famous command, "Open Sesame." This edition serves as an essential gateway to a mesmerizing world where danger and magic are the common currency of the day. It remains a monumental celebration of imagination, wit, and the enduring human need for story, proving that a well-told tale can be the most powerful weapon against despair and tyranny.

Table of Contents:

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 1

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 2

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 3

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 4

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 5

• Arabian Nights Entertainments. Part 6