Tales from the Arabic — Complete
Enchanting Tales of Arabian Folklore and Magical CreaturesBy Anonymous
Length21h 49m
About this audiobook
"Tales from the Arabic 'Äî Complete" is a rich compilation of traditional Arabic folklore, embodying the essence of the oral storytelling tradition that has flourished for centuries across the Arab world. Crafted with poetic elegance and a vibrant narrative style, the stories within transport readers to a realm imbued with magic, wisdom, and moral lessons. Through its diverse narratives, the text explores themes of love, justice, and the intricate tapestry of human experience, reflecting the sociocultural context in which these tales were originally told. The literary form adeptly combines elements of the fantastical with profound philosophical insights, making it a quintessential work that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. The author, shrouded in anonymity, draws upon a rich heritage of storytelling passed down through generations. This obscurity allows for an inclusive interpretation of the stories, reflecting the collective voice of Arabic oral tradition rather than a singular perspective. This book encompasses a wide array of influences, suggesting that its creator was likely well-versed in the cultural, historical, and social nuances of the region, allowing for a nuanced exploration of identity and tradition. I highly recommend "Tales from the Arabic 'Äî Complete" to those seeking an introduction to Arabic literary traditions or a deeper understanding of its cultural heritage. This anthology not only entertains but also enlightens, offering valuable insights into the values and beliefs that have shaped the Arab world, thus making it a worthwhile addition to the collection of any literature enthusiast.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length21 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
50STORY OF THE KING AND HIS CHAMBERLAIN'S WIFE.
2VOLUME THE FIRST.: ASLEEP AND AWAKE[FN#1]
51STORY OF THE OLD WOMAN AND THE DRAPER'S WIFE.
3STORY OF THE LACKPENNY AND THE COOK.
52STORY OF THE FOUL-FAVOURED MAN AND HIS FAIR WIFE.
4THE KHALIF OMAR BEN ABDULAZIZ AND THE POETS.[FN#41]
53STORY OF THE KING WHO LOST KINGDOM AND WIFE AND WEALTH AND GOD RESTORED THEM TO HIM.
5EL HEJJAJ AND THE THREE YOUNG MEN.[FN#69]
54STORY OF SELIM AND SELMA.
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6HAROUN ER RESHID AND THE WOMAN OF THE BARMECIDES.[FN#84]
55STORY OF THE KING OF HIND AND HIS VIZIER.
7THE TEN VIZIERS; OR THE HISTORY OF KING AZADBEKHT AND HIS SON.[FN#94]: OF THE USELESSNESS OF ENDEAVOUR AGAINST PERSISTENT ILL FORTUNE.
56SHEHRZAD AND SHEHRIYAR.
8OF LOOKING TO THE ISSUES OF AFFAIRS.: OF THE ADVANTAGES OF PATIENCE.
57EL MELIK EZ ZAHIR RUKNEDDIN BIBERS EL BUNDUCDARI AND THE SIXTEEN OFFICERS OF POLICE.[FN#83]
9STORY OF ABOU SABIR.: OF THE ILL EFFECTS OF PRECIPITATION.
58THE FIRST OFFICER'S STORY.
10STORY OF PRINCE BIHZAD.: OF THE ISSUES OF GOOD AND EVIL ACTIONS.
59THE SECOND OFFICER'S STORY.
11STORY OF KING DADBIN AND HIS VIZIERS.: OF TRUST IN GOD.
60THE THIRD OFFICER'S STORY
12STORY OF KING BEKHTZEMAN.: OF CLEMENCY.
61THE FOURTH OFFICER'S STORY.
13STORY OF KING BIHKERD.: OF ENVY AND MALICE.
62THE FIFTH OFFICER'S STORY.
14STORY OF ILAN SHAH AND ABOU TEMAM.: OF DESTINY OR THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN ON THE FOREHEAD.
63THE SIXTH OFFICER'S STORY.
15STORY OF KING IBRAHIM AND HIS SON.: OF THE APPOINTED TERM,[FN#128] WHICH, IF IT BE ADVANCED, MAY NOT BE DEFERRED AND IF IT BE DEFERRED, MAY NOT BE ADVANCED.
64THE SEVENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
16STORY OF KING SULEIMAN SHAH AND HIS SONS.: OF THE SPEEDY RELIEF OF GOD.
65THE EIGHTH OFFICER'S STORY.
17STORY OF THE PRISONER AND HOW GOD GAVE HIM RELIEF.
66THE THIEF'S STORY.
18JAAFER BEN YEHYA AND ABDULMEILIK BEN SALIH THE ABBASIDE.[FN#144]
67THE NINTH OFFICER'S STORY.
19ER RESHID AND THE BARMECIDES.[FN#152]
68THE TENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
20IBN ES SEMMAK AND ER RESHID.[FN#161]
69THE ELEVENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
21EL MAMOUN AND ZUBEIDEH[FN#163]
70THE TWELFTH OFFICER'S STORY.
22EN NUMAN AND THE ARAB OF THE BENOU TAI.[FN#168]
71THE THIRTEENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
23FIROUZ AND HIS WIFE[FN#175]
72THE FOURTEENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
24KING SHAH BEKHT AND HIS VIZIER ER REHWAN.[FN#177]
73A MERRY JEST OF A THIEF.
25STORY OF THE MAN OF KHORASSAN, HIS SON AND HIS GOVERNOR.
74STORY OF THE OLD SHARPER.
26STORY OF THE SINGER AND THE DRUGGIST.
75THE FIFTEENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
27STORY OF THE RICH MAN WHO GAVE HIS FAIR DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE TO THE POOR OLD MAN.
76THE SIXTEENTH OFFICER'S STORY.
28STORY OF THE RICH MAN AND HIS WASTEFUL SON.
77ABDALLAH BEN NAFI AND THE KING'S SON OF CASHGHAR.[FN#157]
29THE KING'S SON WHO FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PICTURE.
78STORY OF THE DAMSEL TUHFET EL CULOUB AND THE KHALIF HAROUN ER RESHID.: NOTE.
30STORY OF THE FULLER AND HIS WIFE.
79WOMEN'S CRAFT.
31STORY OF THE OLD WOMAN, THE MERCHANT AND THE KING.
80VOLUME THE THIRD.
32STORY OF THE CREDULOUS HUSBAND
81NOUREDDIN ALI OF DAMASCUS AND THE DAMSEL SITT EL MILAH.[FN#1]
33STORY OF THE UNJUST KING AND THE TITHER.
82EL ABBAS AND THE KING'S DAUGHTER OF BAGHDAD.[FN#46]
34STORY OF DAVID AND SOLOMON.
83SHEHRZAD AND SHEHRIYAR.[FN#145]
35STORY OF THE THIEF AND THE WOMAN.
84THE TWO KINGS AND THE VIZIER'S DAUGHTERS.[FN#154]
36STORY OF THE THREE MEN AND OUR LORD JESUS.: THE DISCIPLE'S STORY.
85THE FAVOURITE AND HER LOVER.[FN#174]
37STORY OF THE DETHRONED KING WHOSE KINGDOM AND GOOD WERE RESTORED TO HIM.
86THE MERCHANT OF CAIRO AND THE FAVOURITE OF THE KHALIF EL MAMOUN EL HAKIM BI AMRILLAH.[FN#180]
38STORY OF THE MAN WHOSE CAUTION WAS THE CAUSE OF HIS DEATH.
87SHEHRZAD AND SHEHRIYAR.: NOTE.
39STORY OF THE MAN WHO WAS LAVISH OF HIS HOUSE AND HIS VICTUAL TO ONE WHOM HE KNEW NOT.
88SINDBAD THE SAILOR AND HINDBAD THE PORTER.
40STORY OF THE IDIOT AND THE SHARPER.
89THE SIXTH VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR.
41STORY OF KHELBES AND HIS WIFE AND THE LEARNED MAN.
90SINDBAD THE SAILOR AND HINDBAD THE PORTER.
42TALES FROM THE ARABIC: VOLUME THE SECOND.
91THE SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR.
43STORY OF THE PIOUS WOMAN ACCUSED OF LEWDNESS.
92NOTE.
44STORY OF THE JOURNEYMAN AND THE GIRL.
93TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE CALCUTTA (1839-42) AND BOULAC EDITIONS OF THE ARABIC TEXT OF THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND ONE NIGHT.
45STORY OF THE WEAVER WHO BECAME A PHYSICIAN BY HIS WIFE'S COMMANDMENT.
94TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE BRESLAU (TUNIS) EDITION OF THE ARABIC TEXT OF THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND ONE NIGHT.
46STORY OF THE TWO SHARPERS WHO CHEATED EACH HIS FELLOW.
95TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE UNFINISHED CALCUTTA (1814-18) EDITION (FIRST TWO HUNDRED NIGHTS ONLY) OF THE ARABIC TEXT OF THE BOOK OF THE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND ONE NIGHT.
47STORY OF THE SHARPERS WITH THE MONEY-CHANGER AND THE ASS.
96ALPHABETICAL TABLE OF THE FIRST LINES OF THE VERSE IN THE "TALES FROM THE ARABIC."
48STORY OF THE SHARPER AND THE MERCHANTS.
97INDEX TO THE NAMES OF THE "TALES FROM THE ARABIC"
49STORY OF THE HAWK AND THE LOCUST.
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