One Thousand and One Nights -- The First Growth Power Library (Color, Phonetic Transcription, Illustration Edition)

Author: Qu Bo
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: One Thousand and One Nights is the crystallization of the Arabic translation movement and a product of multicultural exchange. It collects myths, legends, fables, and stories from various ethnic groups, including Indian, Persian, Roman, and Arab. With its rich content and wide social scope, coupled with its intricate and captivating plots, mysterious and fantastical elements, it is, as scholars have noted, "unparalleled in other folk tales from other ethnic groups." Overall, the stories in One Thousand and One Nights are filled with a spirit of encouragement and striving for excellence. They ardently celebrate the pure love between young men and women, condemn improper relationships, praise the intelligence and wisdom of women, refute arguments that denigrate women, expose the cruelty of emperors and the debauchery of court life, and reflect the suffering and tragic circumstances of the working class. It advocates for good over evil, expressing the aspirations and dreams of ordinary people for a better life. One Thousand and One Nights is one of the most vibrant and celebrated works in the history of world literature. The brilliant myths, legends, and fables in the book have been passed down orally in the Arab region for centuries. Early manuscripts appeared around the 9th century, and by the 12th century, the title "One Thousand and One Nights" was first used by Egyptians. In China, it has a unique name—The Arabian Nights. For over a thousand years, One Thousand and One Nights has been translated into hundreds of languages, with countless versions, becoming a globally beloved classic that has had a profound impact on world literature. Gorky hailed it as a "magnificent monument in folk literature," and literary giants like Shakespeare, Dante, and Pushkin were all influenced by it. Stendhal, the author of the world-famous novel The Red and the Black, even prayed to God after reading One Thousand and One Nights many times, hoping to forget the story so he could read it again and relive its joy. The artistic charm of One Thousand and One Nights is evident. The structure of the book is also highly ingenious, using the story of Scheherazade and the king as the overarching framework, embedding hundreds of brilliant stories within larger tales. Among them, many famous stories, such as "The Fisherman and the Genie," "Sindbad the Sailor," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," have become household names worldwide, accompanying generations through happy childhoods. In China, One Thousand and One Nights has long been a required reading for children's education, greatly benefiting their healthy growth: it nurtures their imagination, teaches them to distinguish between beauty and ugliness, good and evil, and encourages them to be honest and brave. Additionally, it plays an important role in improving children's language skills. The renowned Chinese writer and educator Ye Shengtao once said: "One Thousand and One Nights is like a treasure mountain—once you enter it, you will always find the treasures you love." In this book, we have carefully selected classic stories from One Thousand and One Nights and compiled them anew based on children's reading interests and habits. The book includes Pinyin annotations and beautiful illustrations, making it more engaging for children to encounter, connect with, and enjoy the endless charm of classics.