Starting in 1999 with the publication of "The Definitive Annotated Alice," the annotated books from Norton and Liveright have become the leading series of classic, illustrated works in the English language. The long-awaited release of "Annotated Arabian Nights" extends this tradition with a stunningly contemporary translation—the first of Scheherazade's tales into English by a woman—as well as educational notes that will illuminate the stories for both devoted readers and newcomers. Yasmine Seale's translations from Arabic and French capture the musicality and rhythm of the poetry and prose of the Nights, while Paulo Lemos Horta's notes delve into the extraordinarily complex origins and history of the tales, showing that, far from being inventions of French archaeologists or English explorers, they have clear precursors in Arabic folklore and tradition. This stunningly illustrated edition selects key stories as well as valuable later additions such as "Aladdin" and "Ali Baba" to offer an unmatched reference to a cornerstone of world literature that can be appreciated by children, students, and literature lovers.

• Pages: 816
• Publication Year: 1029
• Dimensions: 22.4x22.4cm