Husain Haddawy’s Translation of “The Arabian Nights”: Glossary, Symbols, Brief Outline, and Passages
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This is a 9 page paper discussing elements found in Haddawy’s translation of “The Arabian Nights”. Husain Haddawy’s 1990 translation of “The Arabian Nights” reveals to readers the enchantment he felt when he heard the tales growing up. He includes within the tales several explanatory footnotes which help readers identify the time frame, setting, historical, supernatural and religious significance found throughout the tales. Included within this paper is a analytical glossary of eight words specific to the tales; eight items or symbols which are found throughout the tales; a brief outline of the basic literary elements in the tales; and the significance of two passages within the work.
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