The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights by Paulo Lemos Horta
The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights
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Paulo Lemos Horta
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The Annotated Arabian Nights: Tales from 1001 Nights

Paulo Lemos Horta with Omar El Akkad, Yasmine Seale

816 pages • first pub 1315 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous slow-paced

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A magnificent and richly illustrated volume—with a groundbreaking translation framed by new commentary and hundreds of images—of the most famous story collection of all time.A cornerstone of world literature and a monument to the power of storytel...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 31%
funny 31%
reflective 25%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 18%
tense 16%
informative 13%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

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