Tales from the Thousand and One Nights by William Harvey, N.J. Dawood

Tales from the Thousand and One Nights

William Harvey, N.J. Dawood

416 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced
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Offering unexpurgated translations of the best-loved tales, including such classics as 'Sindbad the Sailor', Tales from the Thousand and One Nights - sometimes known as the Arabian Nights - is translated with an introduction by N.J. Dawood in Peng...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 57%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 28%
dark 14%
informative 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.74

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