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The Arabian Nights

The Arabian Nights

by Carole Henaff (Illustrator), WafaTarnowska (Author)

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    Illustrated 2011

    $15.45
Synopsis

Lebanese author Wafa' Tarnowska opens a window onto the Arab world with her magnificent translation of eight stories from A Thousand and One Nights . This edition is notable for combining favourites such as Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp with less familiar tales such as The Diamond Anklet and The Speaking Bird and the Singing Tree . This collection also features the frame stories about Shahriyar and Shahrazade.

$15.45

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2 in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 120
 Edition: Reissue
 Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 01 Sep 2011
ISBN 10: 1846865670
ISBN 13: 9781846865671
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Author Bio
Wafa' Tarnowska was born in Lebanon, has lived in Australia, India, Cyprus and Poland, and is currently based in Dubai. In her work, Wafa' strives to create a valuable bridge between East and West, helping to break down the stereotypical images people have of one another. Wafa' is also the author of The Seven Wise Princesses, a retelling for children of the Sufi writer Nizami's medieval classic Haft Paykar. Carole Henaff studied theatrical literature in Paris, before moving to Barcelona to study graphic design and illustration. Carole has illustrated children's books in France and Spain, including Smara, which was awarded the Isaac DiazPardo prize for Best Illustrated Book, 2006.