For these ten masterly retellings, entrancing and gloriously funny by turns, Robert Leeson has selected a feast of tales that give a rich flavour of the Thousand and One Nights. The collection ranges from well-loved tales of treasure, magical power and quick wits to hilarious romps ; it includes a magical romance , and also a scattering of spiced sweetmeats . Christina Balit's splendidly decorative illustrations together with a glossary and sources, create a classic that will enthral readers young and old.
For these ten masterly retellings, entrancing and gloriously funny by turns, Robert Leeson has selected a feast of tales that give a rich flavour of the Thousand and One Nights. The collection ranges from well-loved tales of treasure, magical power and quick wits to hilarious romps ; it includes a magical romance , and also a scattering of spiced sweetmeats . Christina Balit's splendidly decorative illustrations together with a glossary and sources, create a classic that will enthral readers young and old.