Summary
One thousand and one nights: from the 31st to the 106th night, volume II
The second volume of One Thousand and One Nights (Demetra publishing house), encompassing stories from the 31st to the 106th night, deepens the framework story of Šeherzada, who continues to postpone her own death through storytelling and gradually change the heart of King Shahrijar. This volume opens up a wide spectrum of narratives: from shorter moral parables to extensive adventure stories with complex plots.
The stories from this part abound with motifs of trade, travel, love entanglements, magical creatures and unexpected temptations. The structure of the "story within a story" becomes more and more distinct, and the narration expands into layered narrative units typical of the oriental tradition.
The Demetra edition is characterized by a readable and modern translation, a revised layout of the texts and an introduction that explains the cultural and historical context of the creation of this famous collection. This volume is ideal for readers who are encountering One Thousand and One Nights for the first time, as well as for lovers of classic literature who want to own a quality edited edition.
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