Approaches to Teaching the Thousand and One Nights

This book offers historical context and discusses the many transformations of the stories in various cultures, making it an invaluable resource for teaching the Thousand and One Nights. It covers topics such as translations, genres, gender, race, and slavery, and provides insights into how the stories have been adapted in films, graphic novels, and other media.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Modern Language Association of America

The Thousand and One Nights, a timeless masterpiece composed in Arabic from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries, stands as one of the world's most widely read and influential collections of stories. To assist educators in introducing these captivating tales to students, this comprehensive volume offers valuable historical context, exploring the diverse transformations the stories have undergone across various cultures. Among the topics covered are the numerous translations and their profound impact on the tales' reception, the diverse genres represented within the collection, the intricate interplay of gender, race, and slavery, and the remarkable adaptations of the stories in films, graphic novels, and other forms of media across the globe, both during the era of imperialism and postcolonialism. The essays in this collection serve as valuable resources for instructors teaching subjects such as medieval literature, world literature, and Middle and Near Eastern studies. Moreover, they make a compelling case for incorporating the Thousand and One Nights into courses focused on identity and race, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this rich literary heritage.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781603295963