The Arabian Nights What is the theme in The Arabian Nights by Richard Francis Burton? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:19 Last updated by Cat on 15 May 02:51
I read this so long ago but I do recall the mistreatment of women being an issue. Beating, killing, humiliation and general misogyny were accepted practices, especially if a husband suspected his wife was cheating on him.