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Tales from The Arabian Nights

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Toby Stephens takes us back to the world of cunning, adventure, mishap and fun. Sheherezade, night after night, weaves her tales and Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and other tales come alive. The unforgettable music of Rimsky Korsakov sets the scene perfectly. A delightful treat for young listeners.

Critics Review

This is a gorgeous introduction for young listeners to fine literature, a vastly different time and culture, and enchanting music. Narrator Toby Stephens is dazzling as he presents three of the best-known tales: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. He skillfully renders the stupendous description, cunning adversaries, and wide-ranging emotion as he spins Scheherazadeu2019s stories. At times, Stephensu2019s accent has a modern sound that should appeal to a contemporary audience. Both male and female voices are distinct and appropriate to charactersu2019 ages and situations. Rimsky-Korsakovu2019s stirring music adds vastly to the rich emotion generated by the exotic tales. Listeners of all ages will be enthralled.
S.G.B., AudioFile
Author Andrew Lang
Narrator Toby Stephens
Duration 2 hours and 14 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9789629544423
Format Audiobook
Publisher Naxos AudioBooks
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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