The Thousand and One Nights

*The Thousand and One Nights*, also known as *Arabian Nights*, is a collection of Middle Eastern stories and folk tales compiled over centuries. It features a framing story where Queen Scheherazade tells captivating tales to King Shahryar to delay her execution, with each story ending on a cliffhanger. The collection includes famous stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad, blending adventure, magic, morality, and humor. It is renowned for its rich storytelling tradition and cultural significance, reflecting medieval Arab, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore.