Is it worth it? If so whattranslation?
nah
>>7730720
Burton translation, totally fappable
>>7730720
I've always liked it, but that's mostly because of nostalgia. It's up to you, really, but I'd say yes.
Don't know crap about translations, though.
>mfw the most famous work of arabic literature is about cucks
Having read all of it, I think that the tales vary from kind of bad to masterpieces. I would suggest reading a selection (if only the very famous ones such as Sinbad, Ali Baba, Aladdin).
Regarding translation, I cannot help you since I pour picked a French one.
It's only good in Arabic
>>7730720
Yes, it's worth it. It's a classic for a reason. I do agree with a previous poster here that there are quality differences between the stories.
Even so, most old stories are still worth it because you get a look into how they thought back then, which again enables you to see this age clearer.
>>7733201
Well gosh, everyone knows those three, what about 5-10 we don't know?
>>7733270
Just read the whole thing. There's only about 1 of the stories i /might/ skip because it's "bad". And do you honestly believe because you've seen the Disney adaption, you "know" the story? Again i emphasize, these stories are not just to get entertained. They are also for gaining a deeper insight into contemporary culture/life/whathaveyou.
>>7733074
Well, not conscious cucks atleast. And the retribution is very sweet.
>>7733270
I've already read 1001 Nights, dipshit. My question is--since you sound like you haven't read it and are bsing--what additional stories, that everyone doesn't already know, would you recommend to OP?
>>7730720
I like the translation that's tiny and impossible to read OP
>>7733383
Iv'e already answered that question. It's not a very long book, i'm not sure why we have to cherrypick; they are all quite good.
>>7733427
Some are assuredly more boring than others, in regards to a picky audience, and not some nerd whose life is a series of bad decisions. Your advice is leddit-tier useless.
The Penguin is the best. Burton is white shit.
>>7733383
Why are you so fucking mad? I actually cannot give you the titles without my edition since most titles are long-ass arabic names. Here are my three favourite tales if anyone can find the titles based on that:
1) A military epic where knights from Bagdad eventually defeat the Emperor of Constantinople.
2) A fabliau-like tale where a trickster almost ruins a city by making everyone believe he is a rich merchant and that his wares are on their way.
3) A young prince eventually seduces a girl by painting, and interpreting in a new way, a dream she has had.
