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Exploring the themes of space and travel in The Thousand and One Nights, this volume reveals how these elements serve as both a backdrop and a driving force for the heroes' journeys. It highlights the transformative nature of travel in the narratives, reflecting quests for identity and desire across various genres such as love, religion, magic, and adventure. Offering fresh interpretations, it also presents new insights into the collection's self-reflexive narrative, making it a valuable resource for scholars of Arabic literature.
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The Thousand and One Nights, Richard van Leeuwen
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Thousand and One Nights
- Subtitle
- Space, Travel and Transformation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard van Leeuwen
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9780415400398
- Description
- Exploring the themes of space and travel in The Thousand and One Nights, this volume reveals how these elements serve as both a backdrop and a driving force for the heroes' journeys. It highlights the transformative nature of travel in the narratives, reflecting quests for identity and desire across various genres such as love, religion, magic, and adventure. Offering fresh interpretations, it also presents new insights into the collection's self-reflexive narrative, making it a valuable resource for scholars of Arabic literature.