The Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang

First published in 1885, The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night is Richard Francis Burton's renowned English translation of One Thousand and One Nights—a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories that date back to the Islamic Golden Age. Burton’s translation is celebrated for its detailed, literal approach, offering a rich depiction of the tales' original context and cultural nuances.

This edition stood as the only complete translation of the Egyptian recension of the Arabian Nights for over a century. The tales' intricate plots and moral lessons have captivated readers across generations, blending fantasy, adventure, and wisdom.