Sung to Shahryar, Poems from the Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night

By E. Powys Mathers

Book Overview

Sung To Shahryar: Poems From The Book Of The Thousand Nights and One Night is a collection of poems translated by E. Powys Mathers. The book features a selection of poems from the famous Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights. The book is named after Shahryar, the king who is the central character of the story. The poems in this book are sung by various characters in the Arabian Nights tales, and they cover a wide range of themes, including love, betrayal, adventure, and magic. The book is an excellent introduction to the rich literary tradition of the Arabian Nights, and the poems are presented in a clear and accessible manner. Mathers' translation captures the beauty and lyricism of the original Arabic poetry, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in world literature.1925. A collection of poems selected from the 1001 nights. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417935553
• ISBN13: 9781417935550
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"