A loss that can be repaired by money is not of such very great importance. when king Shahryar discovers that his wife has been unfaithful to him he kills her and resolves to marry a virgin every day and behead her the next morning. Scheherazade his next bride uses her wits to stay alive. She starts to tell the king an intriguing story each evening but withholds the ending to sustain his interest in the next evening tale. A thousand and one nights later the king spares the storyteller life forever. Tales from the Arabian Nights presents a fine selection of the stories that saved Scheherazades life. It includes some of the worlds best-known adventure tales such as the exploits of Sindbad the sailor alaeddin or the wonderful lamp and Ali Baba and the forty thieves. The collection is replete with intrigue satire murder mystery romance magic horror and even touches of science fiction. The cast of characters includes djinns monsters spirits sorcerers kings queens and commoners. Innovative in form and content tales from the Arabian Nights features tragedies comedies erotica historical events and more.