Arabian Nights

Sanio Kurtesevic / Duse Productions
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Exploring the classic tales of One Thousand and One Nights, one story at a time. Each episode journeys deep into the magic, mystery, and timeless wisdom of these ancient stories brought to life through Richard F. Burton's landmark 1885 translation, the most truthful and comprehensive version ever written. All credit for this epic collection of tales in the English language goes to him.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    #6 - The Third Shaykh’s Story

    A third stranger steps forward with the most extraordinary tale yet - a story of love twisted into something dark, a woman's deadly jealousy, and a magic so powerful it turns men into animals. The final third of a man's life now hangs on every word.

    #6 - The Third Shaykh’s Story

  2. Jul 13

    #5 - The Second Shaykh’s Story

    Welcome to One Thousand and One Nights. In this episode: A second stranger steps forward with another extraordinary tale - two black dogs and a story of betrayal, greed, and the kind of magic that transforms men into beasts. Can his story buy another third of a doomed man's life?

    #5 - The Second Shaykh’s Story

  3. Jul 8

    #4 - The First Shaykh’s Story

    Welcome to One Thousand and One Nights. In this episode: A merchant sits condemned - three days to live, a demon's bargain, and no hope in sight. Then a stranger arrives leading a gazelle, and makes an offer that will decide whether a man lives or dies. The First Shaykh's Story - where a tale told well is worth a third of a man's life."

    #4 - The First Shaykh’s Story

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    Every night a new story, every story a new world. Step inside the magic, mystery, and timeless wisdom of One Thousand and One Nights — where kings and demons, merchants and magicians weave tales within tales. Performed episode by episode from Richard F. Burton's landmark 1885 translation. Produced by Duse Productions.

  5. Jul 6

    #3 - Tale of the Trader and the Jinni

    Welcome to One Thousand and One Nights. In this episode: A merchant rests on a journey, tosses aside a date stone — and seals his fate. A genie rises from the earth, son dead at his feet, and demands a life for a life. Innocence is no defense when the supernatural seeks justice.

    #3 - Tale of the Trader and the Jinni

  6. Feb 28

    #2 - Tale of the Bull and the Ass

    In this episode, we hear The Tale of the Ox and the Ass, a story from One Thousand and One Nights. A wealthy merchant who secretly understands the language of animals overhears a conversation between an overworked ox and a comfortable donkey. When the donkey offers clever advice on how the ox might avoid hard labor, the plan works—but not in the way either of them expects. This tale explores work, cunning, unintended consequences, and the wisdom (and danger) of giving advice. Like many stories from One Thousand and One Nights, it sits inside a larger story being told, reminding us that every choice can ripple further than we imagine. A story about miscalculation, fairness, and learning the hard way.

    #2 - Tale of the Bull and the Ass

  7. Feb 23

    #1 - The Story of King Shahrayar and Shahrazad

    In this episode, we begin with the opening tale from The Thousand and One Nights: The Story of King Shahrayar and Shahrazad. Two royal brothers, shaken by betrayal and disillusionment, set out on a journey that changes the course of their kingdoms. What they witness along the way deepens their mistrust of the world and leads King Shahrayar to make a terrible vow—one that threatens the lives of countless women. But in the midst of fear and injustice, a young woman named Shahrazad steps forward with courage, knowledge, and a plan that will become one of the most famous storytelling traditions in history. This episode introduces the world, the conflict, and the moment that begins the legendary cycle of stories known as The Thousand and One Nights. Translated by RICHARD F. BURTON

    #1 - The Story of King Shahrayar and Shahrazad

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Exploring the classic tales of One Thousand and One Nights, one story at a time. Each episode journeys deep into the magic, mystery, and timeless wisdom of these ancient stories brought to life through Richard F. Burton's landmark 1885 translation, the most truthful and comprehensive version ever written. All credit for this epic collection of tales in the English language goes to him.

Information

  • Creator
    Sanio Kurtesevic / Duse Productions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sanio Kurtesevic / Duse Productions
  • Show Website
    Arabian Nights