{"product_id":"9788417782412","title":"The Best Tales of the Thousand and One Nights","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Tales from One Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together a carefully curated selection of the most fascinating stories from \u003cem\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e, the pinnacle of Middle Eastern literature. Through the wit of Scheherazade, who narrates interconnected stories to save her life, the reader is immersed in a world of magic, adventure, and ancestral wisdom. An essential classic that offers a gateway to the Eastern narrative tradition, with tales that have inspired generations of readers and writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured around the famous narrative frame of King Shahryar, who, after being betrayed, decides to marry a young virgin each night and execute her at dawn. When there are no maidens left in the kingdom, Scheherazade, the vizier's daughter, volunteers. Her plan is ingenious: each night she begins a thrilling tale but leaves it unfinished just at dawn, piquing such curiosity in the king that he postpones her execution to hear the ending. Thus, night after night, the stories intertwine: from the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor and the journeys of Aladdin, to tales of genies, flying carpets, and cunning merchants. Each story contains a lesson and reflects the cultural richness, customs, and worldview of the medieval Arab world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of storytelling as a tool for survival and transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale cunning and intelligence in the face of tyranny and violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJustice, betrayal, and the search for truth in a world of appearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey and adventure as a path toward knowledge and maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMagic, the supernatural, and the presence of the marvelous in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classical world literature, oral tradition tales, and Middle Eastern narratives. It is ideal both for those wishing to rediscover a fundamental work of world culture and for those looking for a collection of fantastic tales with a historical and philosophical background. It is also an excellent choice for young readers beginning to explore the great classics, thanks to the engaging and varied nature of its stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the Arab narrative tradition, with its codes, values, and symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fragmented and immersive reading experience, ideal for reading by chapters or independent stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of discovering stories that have influenced Western literature, cinema, and popular culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the power of words to change destiny and conquer death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical and manageable edition, with a selection that facilitates access to the most representative tales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Anonymous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THE BEST TALES OF... EXTRA VOLUME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: August 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 575 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation offers a privileged gateway to one of the most universal literary treasures. The selection of tales, focused on the most emblematic and representative ones, allows the reader to enjoy the essence of \u003cem\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e without getting lost in the vast original corpus. The pocket format edition is convenient for transport and reading, and the collection's extra volume ensures substantial content. It is a work that keeps its power to fascinate intact, ideal both for collectors and for new readers who wish to delve into the Eastern imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408570573147,"sku":"9788417782412","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841778241.jpg?v=1781865543","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417782412","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}