The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales

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  • The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" is a captivating anthology featuring some of the most famous stories from the timeless collection known as "One Thousand and One Nights." Curated by renowned figures in children's literature, Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, this selection brings to life classic tales passed down through centuries of oral tradition. Originating from Arabic, Persian, and Indian folklore, the anthology includes beloved stories like "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and "The Fisherman and the Jinni." Each story is filled with magical adventures, mystical characters, and deep moral lessons, offering a window into enchanting worlds of fantasy and wonder. Smith and Wiggin's effort to make these tales accessible to Western audiences has helped preserve their cultural significance and ensured their enduring appeal across generations. Ready to dive into these mesmerising stories? Listen to "The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" on Audio Pitara and experience the magic firsthand. Download the Audio Pitara app now to enjoy this and many more incredible stories!
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  • EP 10: The Story of Sinbad the Voyager

    EP 10: The Story of Sinbad the Voyager
    Nov 8 2024
    The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" is a captivating anthology featuring some of the most famous stories from the timeless collection known as "One Thousand and One Nights." Curated by renowned figures in children's literature, Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, this selection brings to life classic tales passed down through centuries of oral tradition. Originating from Arabic, Persian, and Indian folklore, the anthology includes beloved stories like "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and "The Fisherman and the Jinni." Each story is filled with magical adventures, mystical characters, and deep moral lessons, offering a window into enchanting worlds of fantasy and wonder. Smith and Wiggin's effort to make these tales accessible to Western audiences has helped preserve their cultural significance and ensured their enduring appeal across generations. Ready to dive into these mesmerising stories? Listen to "The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" on Audio Pitara and experience the magic firsthand. Download the Audio Pitara app now to enjoy this and many more incredible stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • EP 09: The History of Codadad and His Brothers

    EP 09: The History of Codadad and His Brothers
    Nov 1 2024
    The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" is a captivating anthology featuring some of the most famous stories from the timeless collection known as "One Thousand and One Nights." Curated by renowned figures in children's literature, Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, this selection brings to life classic tales passed down through centuries of oral tradition. Originating from Arabic, Persian, and Indian folklore, the anthology includes beloved stories like "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and "The Fisherman and the Jinni." Each story is filled with magical adventures, mystical characters, and deep moral lessons, offering a window into enchanting worlds of fantasy and wonder. Smith and Wiggin's effort to make these tales accessible to Western audiences has helped preserve their cultural significance and ensured their enduring appeal across generations. Ready to dive into these mesmerising stories? Listen to "The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" on Audio Pitara and experience the magic firsthand. Download the Audio Pitara app now to enjoy this and many more incredible stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • EP 08: The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

    EP 08: The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
    Oct 25 2024
    The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" is a captivating anthology featuring some of the most famous stories from the timeless collection known as "One Thousand and One Nights." Curated by renowned figures in children's literature, Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, this selection brings to life classic tales passed down through centuries of oral tradition. Originating from Arabic, Persian, and Indian folklore, the anthology includes beloved stories like "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and "The Fisherman and the Jinni." Each story is filled with magical adventures, mystical characters, and deep moral lessons, offering a window into enchanting worlds of fantasy and wonder. Smith and Wiggin's effort to make these tales accessible to Western audiences has helped preserve their cultural significance and ensured their enduring appeal across generations. Ready to dive into these mesmerising stories? Listen to "The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales" on Audio Pitara and experience the magic firsthand. Download the Audio Pitara app now to enjoy this and many more incredible stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins

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