The Thousand Nights and One Night
The Thousand Nights and One Night by Jan Pieńkowski is a captivating edition published by Puffin in 2007, featuring 158 pages in English. This collection draws from the original nineteenth-century English translation by Sir Richard Burton, presenting a world filled with enchantment and adventure where animals converse, genies fulfill wishes, and sorcerers and sultans interact with everyday people.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of fantastic tales brought to life through David Walser’s engaging retelling and Jan Pieńkowski’s exquisite silhouettes, enhanced by silver ink printing throughout. The stories encompass themes of action and adventure, legends, and myths, immersing readers in the vibrant culture of the Middle East. This first edition offers a visually stunning experience, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection of juvenile fiction or fantasy literature.
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Enter an ancient world of enchantment and adventure where animals talk, genies grant wishes and sorcerers and sultans rub shoulders with men. Based on the original nineteenth century English translation by Sir Richard Burton, David Walser retells these fantastic tales with a flourish of magic. Jan Pienkowski’s exquisite silhouettes on stunning colour bring the stories vividly to life, with silver ink printing throughout making this a truly sumptuous production of one of the oldest and best-loved story collections.
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