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A Thousand Nights
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443 tales of wonder and magic — modernised from Burton's legendary 1885 translation, now with audio narration

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The complete Arabian Nights in vivid modern English — from Aladdin and Sindbad to Ali Baba and hundreds of hidden gems. Start reading free, no account needed.

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The Most Famous Tales

The stories that have captivated readers for centuries — from the voyages of Sindbad to the wonders of Aladdin's lamp.

The Story of King Shahryar

The frame story — how Shahrazad came to tell her thousand tales

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

A poor boy, a magic lamp, and a powerful jinni

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Open Sesame! — the tale of hidden treasure and cunning

First Voyage of Sindbad the Seaman

Sindbad's legendary seven voyages begin here

The Fisherman and the Jinni

A poor fisherman opens a bottle and unleashes a fearsome jinni

The Ebony Horse

A magical flying horse and a prince's daring adventure

The Porter and the Three Ladies of Baghdad

Mystery, enchantment, and secrets behind closed doors

Tale of the Three Apples

A murder mystery in the court of Harun al-Rashid

The Tale of Zayn al-Asnam

A prince's quest for a ninth statue more precious than any jewel

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443 Nights of Wonder

From Aladdin and Sindbad to Ali Baba and hundreds of hidden gems — the complete Arabian Nights in vivid modern English. Free to read, forever.

Read All 443 Stories

A Thousand Nightsand One Night