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Arabesques

Arabesques

more tales of the Arabian nights : an original anthology
FantasyFolklore
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of interconnected stories draws inspiration from Middle Eastern folklore and the Arabian Nights. It weaves together tales of magic, love, and destiny, exploring the rich tapestry of human experience through a fantastical lens. The narratives often blend the mundane with the miraculous, creating a world both familiar and enchanting.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DreamyAtmosphericThought-Provoking

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Literary Fiction Mythology Magical Realism

About the author

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Susan Shwartz

Susan Shwartz (born December 31, 1949) is an American author. She received her B.A. in English from Mount Holyoke College in 1972 and a PhD in English from Harvard University. Shwartz's Heirs to Byzantium trilogy – Byzantium's Crown (1987), The Woman of Flowers (1987) and Queensblade (1988) is an alternate history series. The Heirs to Byzantium novels are set in a world where Marc Antony defeats Octavius in the Battle of Actium, and joins with Cleopatra to make Byzantium capital of the Rom...