This edition of Scheherazade's tales reveals to the reader the world of "A Thousand and One Nights" as it was created in the original stories: bright, fascinating and full of contrasts. This is not an adaptation or a retelling for children, but the most complete retelling of the legendary English translation of the 19th century, where the stories are revealed in all their beauty, frankness and poignancy. Here is everything that these tales were simultaneously loved and condemned for: passion, cruelty, luxury, cunning, vices and fearlessness of the heroes who dare to challenge fate and the gods. These stories not only entertain - they fascinate and make you look at the world without the usual moral guidelines, giving the reader the right to decide for himself what is good and evil, love and revenge, wisdom and madness. Particular attention is paid to the visual embodiment of the tales: the book is decorated with paintings and engravings from rare European editions of the 19th century, subtly conveying the atmosphere of the mysterious and multifaceted East. The illustrations complement the text and immerse you in the era when "A Thousand and One Nights" first captivated readers, forever changing their ideas about the boundaries of what is acceptable and beautiful. This gift edition is intended for adults, those who are ready to discover the true soul of famous Eastern tales - without embellishment, without simplification and without censorship. This is a book after which you will no longer be able to think about the East as before.
This edition of Scheherazade's tales reveals to the reader the world of "A Thousand and One Nights" as it was created in the original stories: bright, fascinating and full of contrasts. This is not an adaptation or a retelling for children, but the most complete retelling of the legendary English translation of the 19th century, where the stories are revealed in all their beauty, frankness and poignancy. Here is everything that these tales were simultaneously loved and condemned for: passion, cruelty, luxury, cunning, vices and fearlessness of the heroes who dare to challenge fate and the gods. These stories not only entertain - they fascinate and make you look at the world without the usual moral guidelines, giving the reader the right to decide for himself what is good and evil, love and revenge, wisdom and madness. Particular attention is paid to the visual embodiment of the tales: the book is decorated with paintings and engravings from rare European editions of the 19th century, subtly conveying the atmosphere of the mysterious and multifaceted East. The illustrations complement the text and immerse you in the era when "A Thousand and One Nights" first captivated readers, forever changing their ideas about the boundaries of what is acceptable and beautiful. This gift edition is intended for adults, those who are ready to discover the true soul of famous Eastern tales - without embellishment, without simplification and without censorship. This is a book after which you will no longer be able to think about the East as before.
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