The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights by Anonymous

The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights

Anonymous with Yasmine Seale (Translator), Omar El Akkad (Contributor), Robert Irwin (Contributor), Paulo Lemos Horta (Contributor)

816 pages • first pub 800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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A magnificent and richly illustrated volume—with a groundbreaking translation framed by new commentary and hundreds of images—of the most famous story collection of all time.A cornerstone of world literature and a monument to the power of storytel...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 35%
challenging 30%
dark 27%
funny 25%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 16%
tense 14%
emotional 13%
informative 12%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 42%
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%

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