United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
fra4.jpgAntoine Galland’s translation of the “Thousand and One Nights” was the first translation from Arabic and Turkish. His translation has been republished on numerous occasions and has also been the basis for translations into several European languages (French, German, Italian, Dutch, Danish and Russian). It has made, and continues to make, a major contribution to intercultural exchanges.

Countries France and Germany
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