Stanley Lane-Poole

Stanley Lane-Poole was an English historian and orientalist who lived from 1854 to 1931. He was a prolific writer and translator, and his works focused on the history and culture of the Islamic world. One of Lane-Poole's most famous works is his translation of 'The Thousand and One Night, ' a collection of stories from the Islamic Golden Age. Lane-Poole's translation of the tales in Volume 1 captures the essence and beauty of the original Arabic text, and his introduction provides valuable...See more

Stanley Lane-Poole was an English historian and orientalist who lived from 1854 to 1931. He was a prolific writer and translator, and his works focused on the history and culture of the Islamic world. One of Lane-Poole's most famous works is his translation of 'The Thousand and One Night, ' a collection of stories from the Islamic Golden Age. Lane-Poole's translation of the tales in Volume 1 captures the essence and beauty of the original Arabic text, and his introduction provides valuable historical and cultural context for readers. Lane-Poole also wrote several other influential books, including 'The Story of Cairo, ' 'The Moors in Spain, ' and 'The Barbary Corsairs.' His works were highly regarded for their detailed research, engaging writing style, and ability to bring the history and culture of the Islamic world to life for Western audiences. Today, Lane-Poole is remembered as a pioneering figure in the study of Islamic history and culture, and his translations of classic texts like 'The Thousand and One Nights' continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world. See less