The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade

About “The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade”

"The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade" is a short-story by American author Edgar Allan Poe. It was published in the February 1845 issue of Godey's Lady's Book. The story was intended as a partly humorous sequel to the collection of Middle Eastern tales known as One Thousand and One Nights. Poe's work references the character Scheherazade, who is known for telling stories to save her life in the original tales. The story reflects Poe's fascination with the East and his interest in blending humor with literary tradition.