📗 Libro en inglés ARABIAN NIGHTS

The king s new bride Scheherazade is to be put to death Using a clever strategy she delays her imminent execution by recounting a series of interlinked stories each leading into the next which collectively form Arabian Nights Full of adventure mystery and magic Scheherazade s stories are unforgettable A merchant has a terrifying exchange with a genie a woodcutter discovers glorious riches in a cave and Sinbad embarks on a perilous journey full of sea monsters and supernatural forces Depicting themes of greed morality and good fortune there is something to learn from each of her stories Featuring the well known stories of Aladdin and Ali Baba this edition is translated and edited by Andrew Lang a renowned Scottish folklorist and anthologist and includes black and white illustrations by H J Ford Part of the Macmillan Collector s Library a series of stunning pocket sized classics bound in cloth with ribbon markers These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover