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Tales from the Arabian Nights

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Tales from the Arabian Nights

By: Andrew Lang
Narrated by: Toby Stephens
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Toby Stephens takes us back to the world of cunning, adventure, mishap, and fun. Sheherezade, night after night, weaves her tales, and Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and other tales come alive. The unforgettable music of Rimsky-Korsakov sets the scene perfectly. A delightful treat for young listeners.

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This is a gorgeous introduction for young listeners to fine literature, a vastly different time and culture, and enchanting music. Narrator Toby Stephens is dazzling as he presents three of the best-known tales: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor." He skillfully renders the text - be it stupendous description, cunning adversaries, or wide-ranging emotion - as he spins Scheherazade's stories. At times, Stephens's accent has a modern sound that should appeal to a contemporary audience. Rimsky-Korsakov's stirring music adds vastly to the rich emotion generated by the exotic tales. Listeners of all ages will be enthralled.
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This should be read by everyone, just for the culture and history. The more we learn about other peoples and their histories, I believe the more we will understand them and get along with them.

A MAN'S FATE IS ALWAYS A MYSTERY
I recognize these stories, but did not remember all the details. At first this is fairly entertaining, but the stories basically repeat themselves. You never want to be a shipmate of Sinbad, as in most of his voyages, he is the only one to survive. He is constantly getting rich, losing his riches and then getting his riches back. There are other stories included, but the bulk of the stories, are the seven voyages of Sinbad.

The narrator and the production are top quality

AND THEY LIVED IN HARMONY UNTIL THIER END

I AM SINBAD THE SAILOR

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