The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1001 Nights, Volume 1 of 3 by Malcolm C. Lyons, Robert Irwin, Ursula Lyons

The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1001 Nights, Volume 1 of 3

The Arabian Nights: Lyons Translation #1

Malcolm C. Lyons, Robert Irwin, Ursula Lyons

982 pages first pub 800 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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'The bride then came surrounded by her slave girls like the moon among stars or a matchless pearl set among others on a string.'When the beautiful Shahrazad gives herself to the bloody-handed King Shahriyar, she is not expected to survive beyond d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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