The History of the Forty Vezirs Or The Story of the Forty Morns and Eves

The History of the Forty Vezirs, also known as The Story of the Forty Morns and Eves, is a classic work of Arabic literature written by Sheykh Zada. The book tells the story of a young prince who is betrayed by his own brothers and exiled from his kingdom. He then embarks on a journey to seek revenge and reclaim his rightful place as the ruler of his land.Along the way, the prince encounters a group of forty wise and loyal vezirs (ministers) who help him in his quest. Each vezir has a unique story and skill, and together they form a formidable team that overcomes many obstacles and challenges.The book is structured as a collection of interconnected stories, each focusing on a different vezir and their role in the prince's journey. Through their experiences, the reader learns about the values of loyalty, courage, wisdom, and justice.The History of the Forty Vezirs is a timeless tale that has been retold and adapted in various forms throughout the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arabic literature, folklore, and culture.1886. The following translation of the celebrated Turkish Romance generally known as the History of the Forty Vezirs, has been made from a printed but undated text procured in Constantinople. The frame of this book is the story of a king who, misled by the false accusations of his baffled and revengeful wife, orders the execution of his innocent son, a crime from committing which he is diverted by the wise advice of his chief councilor, only to be restrained again by the words of his second councilor, to be incited to it once more by the Queen, and so on.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.