The thousand and one nights, a historical perspective
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The thousand and one nights, a historical perspective
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The thousand and one nights
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
57713762
Runtime
27
Series statement
When the world spoke Arabic: The golden age of Arab Civilization
Sub title
a historical perspective
Summary
Encompassing fairy tales, romances, legends, fables, parables, and anecdotes, the Thousand and one nights is a composite of popular oral stories that developed over several centuries, mainly during the Empire of the Caliphate. This program scrutinizes the wonderfully audacious tale of Scheherazade and what it tells the attentive reader about the dreams of Arab men and women during the empire's golden age. Recurring themes such as a hunger for adventure and a desire to be free from tradition are explored, as well as a conception of power that glorifies self-control and disparages violence
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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