{"product_id":"arabian-nights-arabian-nights-traditional-tales-from-a-thousand-and-one-nights-contemporary-tales-for-adults-paperback","title":"Arabian Nights \u0026 Arabian Nights: Traditional tales from a thousand and one nights, Contemporary tales for adults - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagic carpets and flying horses, caverns glittering with gold, unexpected plotlines following the fortunes of heroes and villains - who can fail to be enthralled by the magic and wonder of the tales of the \u003cem\u003eOne Thousand and One Nights\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis most celebrated collections of tales feature shape-shifting and miraculous transportation across continents, powerful jinn who rise like smoke from simple vessels, dreams that delve into the secrets of the subconscious, and gigantic, man-carrying birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe backdrop for the tales moves from barren deserts to spectacular cities, from the edge of the world to the inner sanctuaries of mighty rulers. Kings and paupers, benevolent sages and devious magicians, worthy princesses and unscrupulous harlots - all play their part in teaching important truths and providing lively entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis innovative book offers retellings of a selection of tales that have captured the imaginations of countless people over many centuries. \u003cstrong\u003eAccompanying each is a contemporary short story that reframes the messages and teachings of the original, specifically written for an adult \/ young adult (student) audience. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere are stories of betrayal and murder, exploitation and sibling rivalry, soul-searching and discovery. The modern parallel tales swap the busy alleyways of old Baghdad for the horror of Saddam's prisons, move from following caravans sweeping across the Sahara to modern day pilgrims trekking along the Caminos of northern Spain, and lift Aladdin out of his cave to unwittingly face Triad gangsters and antiques smugglers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWayward Baptist ministers, adulterous accountants, and eco-warrior backpackers follow in the footsteps of the no-less colourful characters than those that feature in the original tales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach pair of stories is accompanied by a commentary on how they might be interpreted.\u003c\/strong\u003e The result is a gripping collection of tales that may continue to bring the mystery and magic of the \u003cem\u003eNights\u003c\/em\u003e to life, as well as provoking fresh thought and feeling for adult readers. Prepare to be surprised, uplifted and - in the spirit of the original \u003cem\u003eArabian Nights Entertainments\u003c\/em\u003e -enthralled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42128738254983,"sku":"9780993202964","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2ff0b12fa8ac305eee666abd18138774.webp?v=1732597796","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/arabian-nights-arabian-nights-traditional-tales-from-a-thousand-and-one-nights-contemporary-tales-for-adults-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}