The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, commonly known as "One Thousand and One Nights," is a collection of Middle Eastern stories and folk tales compiled over centuries. It features a framing narrative where Queen Scheherazade tells these stories to King Shahryar, aiming to delay her execution. The tales encompass a wide range of genres, including adventure, romance, and morality, reflecting diverse cultures and traditions from the Islamic world. Renowned stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad originated or became famous through this collection, making it a rich tapestry of storytelling that has influenced literature worldwide.