The Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)
A classic collection of Middle Eastern folk tales likely compiled during the late medieval period. This volume continues the enchanting stories that feature various characters, including kings, merchants, and notably, the vizier Khacan, his son Noureddin, and the beautiful Fair Persian. The overarching theme involves love, deception, and the socio-political intricacies of life in ancient times. The beginning of this volume introduces the story of Noureddin and the Fair Persian, set in the kingdom of Balsora during the days of Caliph Haroun Alraschid. It depicts the rivalry between two viziers, Khacan and Saouy, highlighting the contrasting qualities of Khacan’s generosity and Saouy's malevolence. As the plot unfolds, Khacan seeks to find an exceptional beauty for the king, leading to the acquisition of the Fair Persian, who becomes an object of desire not only for the king but also for Khacan's son, Noureddin. Their clandestine romance begins to flourish, setting the stage for conflicts that could challenge their fates drastically, especially with the jealousy of Saouy lurking nearby. The rich tapestry of character interactions and tensions foreshadows a blend of romance and drama as their stories progress.
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“if lies can save a man once, truth can save him twice.””
— Anonymous
“she had an elegant belly and a navel that could contain an ounce of unguent.””
— Anonymous
“Praise be to God , who has given you all beauty,So that I have remained among your prisoners You whose glance enslave all of mankind,Pray that I may be saved from the arrows that you shoot.Two opposites , water and a burning flash of fire ,Are found combined as a marvel in your cheeks,For my heart you are hellfire and the delight of paradise .How bitter and sweet you are for it!””
— Anonymous
“We two are equal in our love but sheShows hardiness at times , while I have noneShe fears malicious threats , but when I am held backAnd threatened, then my love for her becomes madness””
— Anonymous
“There was a time when the days were in our service,While we were with each other in the happiest of lands.Who will now bring me to the house of the dear ones,Where the place is illuminated* and there is times delight** play on the name of Dau’ Al-makan, literally ‘light of the place’ and nuzhat Al-Zaman literally times delight (on the siblings of night 72)””
— Anonymous
“Acquire provisions of piety in this world for you will leave ,And know there is no doubt that death is on its way.The comfort you have here is all deceit and grief;Your worlds life is absurd vanity.This world is like a travelers camping ground;He halts here in the evening and in the morning he is gone.””
— Anonymous
“This world is the home of those who have no home It deceives the fool who entrusts it with his wealth , his children , his family and his clanHe continues to put his trust with it, treading proudly on the earth until he rests between it ( with his nearest and dearest soil over him )””
— Anonymous
“one is free of envy’ and ‘Injustice lurks in the soul; strength shows it and weakness hides it.””
— Anonymous
“cum-warehouses,””
— Anonymous
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