The Arabian Nights Entertainments

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English · 1890 · 14h 1m · Legends & Fairy Tales, Anthologies

4.7 (12 reviews)

In Arabian Nights Entertainments, Scheherazade tells stories night by night to hold the attention of a king who has made her life depend on his interest. Each tale pauses before its conclusion, giving her a reason to continue when the next night comes.

This volume presents a selection of the story cycle’s layered storytelling, where one narrative can open into another. Its world of marvels and adventure draws on the traditions of Middle Eastern folk tales, though the stories vary in subject and tone.

Rather than a single continuous plot, the book offers a sequence of tales framed by Scheherazade’s urgent act of narration. It suits listeners looking for traditional legends and imaginative stories told in installments.

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The Story of the Little Hunch-Back 20:26 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Christian Merchant 39:32 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Sultan of Casgar's Purveyor 34:37 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Jewish Physician 35:39 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Tailor 48:04 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber 5:30 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Eldest Brother 11:32 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Second Brother 15:09 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Third Brother 12:00 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Fourth Brother 10:37 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Fifth Brother 25:29 Read by Mary Bard
The Story Told by the Barber's Sixth Brother 25:26 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 1 38:36 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 2 30:23 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 3 19:57 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 4 25:02 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 5 22:21 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 6 21:18 Read by Mary Bard
The History of Aboulhassen Ali Ebn Ecar, and Schemselnihar, Favourite of Caliph Haroon Al Rusheed part 7 18:27 Read by Kathrine Engan
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 1 19:28 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 2 17:54 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 3 17:06 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 4 19:58 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 5 15:51 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 6 19:44 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 7 15:17 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of the Loves of Kummir Al Zummaun, Prince of the Isles of the Children of Khaledan, and of Badoura, Princess of China, part 8 17:47 Read by Lee
The Story of the Princes Amgiad and Assad 34:08 Read by Kerry Adams
The Story of the Prince Amgiad and a Lady of the City of Magicians, part 1 32:31 Read by MJ Franck
The Story of the Prince Amgiad and a Lady of the City of Magicians, part 2 33:05 Read by MJ Franck
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 1 16:36 Read by Jim Locke
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 2 23:36 Read by Nicoleca
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 3 23:49 Read by Nicoleca
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 4 23:45 Read by Nicoleca
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 5 23:53 Read by Nicoleca
The Story of Noor Ad Deen and the Fair Persian, part 6 26:45 Read by Nicoleca

Reviews

Very entertaining


(4 stars)

Very entertaining, good stories and interesting ideas.