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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. ‘So he rose and lighted one lamp after
another, till he had lighted the whole eighty and the palace seemed
to dance with brilliancy.’ Beginning with the legend of King
Shahryr, whose anger at his queen’s infidelity leads him to
murder a new wife each day, Arabian Nights weaves together ancient
folklore and magic in an anthology of fantastical and evocative
stories dating from the ninth century. Rich with suspense, passion
and tragedy, Sir Richard Burton’s celebrated translation
continues to transport readers across oceans, to mystical lands and
ancient palaces in tales such as ‘The Lovers of Bessorah’, The
Fellah and His Wicked Wife’ and ‘The Hunchback’s Tale’.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. ‘“For,” said he, “there never was nor
is there one chaste woman upon the face of earth.”’ A
collection of Persian, Arabian and Indian tales dating from the 9th
century, Sir Richard Burton’s most well-known translation of
Arabian Nights brings together ancient folklore and stories passed
down from generation to generation. Featuring tales about love,
history, tragedy and comedy as well as fables and fairy tales, this
edition remains a well-loved collection of exotic and evocative
stories. Fantastical and curious customs are bought to life by
Burton’s translation in stories such as ‘The Lovers of
Bassorah’, ‘The Concubine of Al-Maamun’ and ‘The
Hunchback’s Tale’.
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The Arabian Nights (Hardcover)
Sir Richard Burton; Introduction by Ken Mondschein; Translated by Sir Richard Burton
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No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced
leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights,
translated by Sir Richard Burton. They are ancient stories, but
they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty
Thieves. Sinbad the Sailor. Aladdin. These and the other Middle
Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful,
fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike. This
beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of
Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end
papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative
elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert
introduction provides new information and context for these
well-known stories. Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a
long-gone culture--and the perfect addition to any home library.
'To begin at the beginning: it is spring, moonless night in the
small town, starless and bible-black...' When Richard Burton
breathed the opening words of Under Milk Wood into a microphone,
broadcasting history was made. For this 'play for voices' conjures
up the intimate dreams and waking lives of the inhabitants of a
Welsh seaside village in a remarkable way. It is bawdy and
beautiful; its colourful characters lust and love, gossip and
fantasise. Through the magic of language, Under Milk Wood creates a
rich modern pastoral which, once heard, touches the listener with
its poetry and haunts the imagination for ever. This radio drama is
the completed version broadcast in 1963 which includes several
passages that were omitted from the first recording in 1954. 2 CDs.
1 hr 41 mins.
Sir Richard Burton (1821 1890), the famous Victorian explorer,
began his career in the Indian army in 1842. While in India he
developed his linguistic talent, mastering more than forty
different languages and dialects. He turned to writing books in the
1850s and, over the remaining forty years of his life, published
dozens of works and more than one hundred articles. In this book,
first published in 1856, Burton recounts his travels to Harar, a
city in East Africa notorious for its slave trade activity. His
plan was a challenging one, as it was believed that no European had
been there before; upon arrival he claimed to be an agent of the
British government and presented himself to the ruler of Harar.
Burton was allowed to spend ten days there, and his account give a
fascinating glimpse into a then unknown city and culture.
The Kama Sutra is the oldest and most notable of a group of texts
known generically as Kama Shastra . Traditionally, the first
transmission of Kama Shastra or "Discipline of Kama" is attributed
to Nandi the sacred bull, Shiva's doorkeeper, who was moved to
sacred utterance by overhearing the lovemaking of the god and his
wife Parvati and later recorded his utterances for the benefit of
mankind. Some Indian philosophies follow the "four main goals of
life," known as the purusharthas: 1. Dharma: Virtuous living. 2.
Artha: Material prosperity. 3. Kama: Aesthetic and erotic pleasure.
4. Moksha: Liberation. Dharma, Artha and Kama are aims of everyday
life, while Moksha is release from the cycle of death and rebirth.
The Kama Sutra (Burton translation) says: "Dharma is better than
Artha, and Artha is better than Kama. But Artha should always be
first practiced by the king for the livelihood of men is to be
obtained from it only. Again, Kama being the occupation of public
women, they should prefer it to the other two, and these are
exceptions to the general rule." (Kama Sutra 1.2.14)
Kama Sutra, or Aphorisms on Love, is one of the most widely read
and enjoyed of the ancient classics. Written in India nearly two
centuries ago and translated by the great Richard Burton, this
landmark of sensuality explores the rules and commandments of love,
pleasure, and mutual gratification with frankness and celebration.
In this beautiful new rendering, traditional art and illustrations
provide a pleasing accompaniment throughout. Packaged with a
beautiful satin-bound cover and clasp.
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Zanzibar - Vol. II
Richard Burton
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