09/09/2026
The book brings together 14 Oriental tales, drawing on the storytelling traditions associated with the Arab and wider Eastern world. The stories include elements of adventure, magic, wonder, legendary characters and traditional folklore-with subjects such as Sinbad and magical episodes appearing among the material.
A particularly interesting aspect of this edition is its illustration. It contains 78 wood engravings, along with 8 full page plates, illustrated by the French artist Marcel-Pierre Ruty. The illustrations are an important part of the book's character and reflect the early 20th century French fascination with the visual world of the "Orient."