Arabian Nights with Scheherazade
Arabian Nights with Scheherazade
為了拯救全國的女子,宰相的女兒Scheherazade自願嫁給國王,於臨死前懇求國王召見她的妹妹Dinarzade,妹妹跟國王要求希望能再聽到Scheherazade說故事,聰明的Scheherazade就在隔日天亮前剛好講到精彩處,國王為了要聽結局,不得已只好讓她再多活一天,沒想到就這樣過了一千零一夜,最後國王有沒有處決她呢?她說了哪些精彩的故事呢?歡迎你來一探究竟。
本書特別挑選了五篇故事,分別為The Fisherman、Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp、The Adventures of Haroun-al-Raschid、Ali Cogia, Merchant of Bagdad、The Enchanted Horse。角色包含各個階層與各種職業,以及令人驚奇的神魔與精靈,最特別的是「故事中又有故事」,好似故事中的每個角色都有故事要說,不僅大家都樂意聆聽,還可藉由故事來說服對方,十分引人入勝。
Enter the exotic world of Schehrezade, the noble woman who uses her talent for weaving fascinating tales to change the heart of a bitter Sultan and save her life. Some well-known favorites like Aladdin are here, as well as stories you may not have heard before. Have fun reading and improve your English at the same time.