The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights by Anonymous

The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights

Anonymous with Richard Francis Burton (Translator), A.S. Byatt (Contributor)

1104 pages first pub 800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Be...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 35%
challenging 30%
dark 27%
funny 25%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 16%
tense 14%
emotional 13%
informative 12%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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