Oriental Tales by John Hawkesworth

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Oriental Tales by John Hawkesworth

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Part of World's Classics series

Summary

The appearance in translation of Antoine Galland's "Arabian Nights' Entertainments" early in the 18th century introduced into the English literary tradition the oriental tale. This volume brings together four of the most influential of these oriental tales.

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Oriental Tales by John Hawkesworth

This selection contains `Almoran and Hamet' by John Hawkesworth, `The History of Nourjahad' by Frances Sheridan, `The History of Charoba, Queen of Aegypt' by Clara Reeve, and `Murad the Unlucky' by Maria Edgeworth. This book is intended for students of the early English novel; the Middle East; 18th-century studies; the short story; and narrative theory.

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ISBN 13 9780192827647
ISBN 10 0192827642
Title Oriental Tales
Author John Hawkesworth
Series World's Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1992-08-01
Number of pages 338
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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