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title: "The Arabian Nights: Based on the Text Edited by Muhsin Mahdi"
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# Stories from India, Persia & Arabia Complete, definitive Mahdi translation Oldest surviving manuscript edition The Arabian Nights: Based on the Text Edited by Muhsin Mahdi

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock timeless tales that shaped civilizations — don’t miss the original Arabian Nights experience!

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- **What is this?** The Arabian Nights: Based on the Text Edited by Muhsin Mahdi
- **How much does it cost?** NT$1935 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Cultural Mosaic:** Experience a rich blend of adventure, erotica, fables, and Sufi tales from the medieval Islamic world’s golden age.
- • **Authentic Origins:** Dive into the oldest known Arabic manuscript of The Arabian Nights, preserving centuries of oral tradition.
- • **Collector’s Appeal:** Features elegant deckle edge pages, a deliberate aesthetic choice that sets this edition apart on your bookshelf.
- • **Intellectual Prestige:** Join a discerning community of readers who appreciate the historical and academic significance of this classic.
- • **Literary Craftsmanship:** Enjoy a fresh, vigorous translation by Muhsin Mahdi, acclaimed for its clarity and fidelity to the original text.

## Overview

This edition of The Arabian Nights is based on the oldest surviving 14th-century Syrian manuscript, edited by Muhsin Mahdi. It offers a complete and authoritative translation of the classic tales collected from India, Persia, and Arabia, capturing the cultural richness and storytelling genius of the medieval Islamic world. With its unique deckle edge pages and scholarly precision, this book is a must-have for literary connoisseurs and cultural historians alike.

## Description

Buy The Arabian Nights: Based on the Text Edited by Muhsin Mahdi New Deluxe Edition by Muhsin Mahdi, Husain Haddawy (ISBN: 9780393331660) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0393331660 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 159,706 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 703 in Folklore (Books) 1,114 in Fiction Anthologies (Books) 1,729 in Fairy Tales (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (854) |
| Dimensions  | 14.48 x 2.54 x 20.83 cm |
| Edition  | New Deluxe Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0140448977 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0393331660 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 560 pages |
| Publication date  | 27 May 2008 |
| Publisher  | W. W. Norton & Company |

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## Frequently Bought Together

- The Arabian Nights
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