Relive the fables tales of Scheherazade as she spins tales of classic Orientalist fantasy. Some of her stories have become common knowledge, such as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, while others are known only to those who take the time to read the full breadth of her winsome tales. Her storytelling prowess wove tales of jinn, sorcerers, and beautiful women, revealing not only the enchanting pasttime of telling such legends, but also about the medieval Eastern world in which these myths take place. For adult readers. 406 pages, softcover.