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“Scheherazade had perused the books, annals and legends of preceding Kings, and the stories, examples and instances of bygone men and things; indeed it was said that she had collected a thousand books of histories relating to antique races and departed rulers. She had perused the works of the poets and knew them by heart; she had studied philosophy and the sciences, arts and accomplishments; and she was pleasant and polite, wise and witty, well read and well bred.”

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Book:One Thousand and One Nights: Complete Arabian Nights Collection

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Richard Francis Burton

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, and diplomat renowned for his expeditions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Fluent in multiple languages including Arabic, Swahili, and Hindi, he is best known for his complete English translation of One Thousand and One Nights. His travels and writings significantly influenced Western understanding of Eastern cultures. more

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