The thousand and one nights
By: by Muhsin Mahdi.
Publisher: Brill
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Leiden; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 277
Subjects: Galland, Antoine, 1646-1715.; Arabian nights -- Criticism, Textual.; Arabian nights -- Translations -- History and criticism.
Other titles: 1000 and 1 nights
Description: Examines the origin, composition, language, and literary form of The thousand and one nights. Traces the growth of the collection of stories since the original Arabic version's arrival in Europe in the 18th century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-277).