The Arabian Nights - 1899
...7/8/24 (updated 11/29/25)The Arabian Nights Entertainments published by George Newnes is a notable illustrated edition of the classic collection of Middle Eastern folktales known as The Arabian Nights or One Thousand and One Nights. This edition was released in parts around 1899 and featured illustrations by artists such as W. Heath Robinson, Helen Stratton, A.D. McCormick, A.L. Davis, and A.E. Norbury. It includes famous stories like those of Scheherazade, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, and Aladdin's Magic Lamp, presented in a richly illustrated format meant to captivate readers of all ages.This publication was well regarded for its beautiful and imaginative illustrations that complemented the tales' magical and exotic themes. The format often emphasized the nested storytelling style, where stories flow into one another through characters telling other stories, creating a layered and mesmerizing narrative experience. George Newnes Ltd. was the publisher, known for producing popular illustrated books in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.In summary, George Newnes' Arabian Nights Entertainments is a richly illustrated late 19th-century edition of this classic folklore collection, valued both for its artistry and its engaging presentation of timeless tales.​Source: Perplexity.aiCurated by G. Ly
