Oriental Tales

by Maria Edgeworth, John Hawkesmore, Frances Sheridan, et al.

No Customer Reviews

The oriental tale, set in moonlit seraglios and peopled by mysterious veiled women, powerful sultans, and threatening genii, was a colorfully diverse and highly influential form of writing in eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century England. These four entertaining and unusual stories, out of print for years, add to the English literary tradition one of the most versatile forms of prose fiction. The selection includes Almoran and Hamet, a fable of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0192827642

ISBN13:9780192827647

Release Date:November 1992

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:352 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 4.6" x 7.3"

Related Subjects

Ancient & Classical Literature Anthologies Anthologies & Literary Collections Criticism & Theory Fiction General History & Criticism Literature & Fiction Medieval Movements & Periods Short Stories

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Oriental Tales

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us