Tale of the Heavens

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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: In ancient times, there was a tyrannical king. Out of jealousy because his queen had an affair with another man, he took a new wife every night and killed her the next morning as a form of revenge. To save his innocent sisters, the daughter of the prime minister, Scheherazade, bravely married the king. She told him stories every night to captivate him, and she continued for one thousand and one nights until the king finally realized the wisdom behind her tales.
One Thousand and One Nights, also known as The Arabian Nights, is a classic of ancient Arabic literature and a magnificent monument in the history of folk literature. It has influenced writers and artists across centuries, making it a dazzling pearl in the treasure trove of world literature. This book selects about fifty classic stories and over 150 exquisite and vivid illustrations from foreign editions, representing the outstanding works of translators worldwide.