The book One Hundred Nights and Nights

The book One Hundred Nights and Nights is a wonderful example of the rich heritage of Arab folk stories, but it has only reached us through manuscripts from North Africa, where it was translated into English for the first time. This collection begins as does its more famous sister, One Thousand and One Nights, with the frame story of Scheherazade, the talented daughter of the vizier who tells fantastical tales night after night in an attempt to prevent the king from killing her. The Hundred Nights and Nights consists of a collection of stories that differ almost entirely from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, each surpassing the previous in excitement and entertainment. Through these tales, we encounter epic warriors, buried treasures, kidnapped dolls, man-eating jinn, shipwrecks, and clever tricks, where human strength and ingenuity oppose the mysterious and inevitable shadow of fate. Although these stories derive their content from images and narrative elements common across cultures, Hundred Nights and Nights is clearly rooted in Arabic literature and Islamic heritage. It is likely much older than One Thousand and One Nights, drawing its content from earlier Indian and Chinese texts. This carefully edited and engagingly translated edition of Hundred Nights and Nights promises to transport both new and seasoned readers to worlds of fantasy characterized by magic and wonder. They said about this book: "Vodge’s translation and editing of the text of Hundred Nights and Nights features a smooth flow, making the text easily accessible" – The National "This intriguing collection is accompanied by a good variety of stories and presentation methods" – The Complete Review