The Arabian Nights Entertainments

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The collection features a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales, showcasing the storytelling traditions of the Islamic Golden Age. Renowned for its captivating narratives, it includes a multitude of characters and adventures, often framed within the tale of Scheherazade, who tells stories to delay her fate. The work has been influential in literature and culture, commonly referred to in English as the Arabian Nights, stemming from its early 18th-century translation.