The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1001 Nights is a collection of enchanting stories that have captivated readers for centuries. When the beautiful Shahrazad gives herself to the bloody-handed King Shahriyar, she is not expected to survive beyond dawn. But using her wit and guile, she begins a sequence of stories that will last 1001 nights.

These stories include tales of 'ifrits and money-changers, princes and slave girls, fishermen and queens, and magical gardens of paradise. This volume also features the well-known tale of 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'.

Along with this landmark new translation, Robert Irwin's introduction discusses the many cultures The Arabian Nights has drawn on and the elaborate structure of the story-within-a-story that defines the collection. The book delves into the recurring themes of money, merchants, debts, locked doors, and the intricate dance of sex and power.