“One Thousand and One Nights” was compiled during the Abbasid Caliphate, a significant period in Islamic history known for its flourishing of arts, sciences, and literature. This anthology of tales has become a timeless treasure, influencing literature and popular culture worldwide.
“One Thousand and One Nights,” often known as “The Arabian Nights,” is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales and stories written in Arabic. The actual origins and authorship of these stories are unknown, as they were orally conveyed and accumulated over generations. However, it is usually assumed that the core stories were compiled during the Abbasid Caliphate.