The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II
Adventure, Classics of Literature
Translated by John Payne
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II is a collection of classical Middle Eastern tales, likely completed in the late 19th century. This volume continues the legendary stories of King Omar ben Ennuman and his sons, exploring themes of ambition, rivalry, and love within a royal context. The narrative begins with King Omar's favored son, Sherkan, and his complex relationships, including his jealousy over his father's Greek concubine's children. The tales are rooted in a rich tradition of storytelling from the Islamic Golden Age, drawing from various cultural influences across centuries.
