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"Tales from the Arabic" is a collection of stories translated by British author and translator John Payne. This work features stories from "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night," which is also commonly known as "One Thousand and One Nights" or "Arabian Nights." The tales in this collection are some of the most famous and beloved stories from Middle Eastern and Persian literature. "Tales from the Arabic" includes translations of stories from "One Thousand and One Nights." These stories often feature elements of folklore, fantasy, and the supernatural, including well-known tales such as "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor." These stories are told in a frame narrative, with Scheherazade, the queen, using storytelling to save her life.John Payne's translations of "One Thousand and One Nights" are notable for their detailed and engaging prose, making these classic tales accessible to English-speaking readers.If you have an interest in classic literature, folklore, and fantasy stories with a rich cultural and historical background, "Tales from the Arabic" by John Payne, particularly in Volume 1, is a collection that allows you to delve into the enchanting world of "One Thousand and One Nights." Please note that my knowledge is based on information available up to September 2021, and I may not have information on any recent developments related to this specific collection.