"Arabian Tales" refers to a collection of stories originating from the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions, most famously compiled in the book known as One Thousand and One Nights or Arabian Nights. These tales feature a mix of adventure, romance, and moral lessons, often involving characters like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad the Sailor. The stories are narrated by Scheherazade, who tells them to her husband, the king, to delay her execution. This storytelling framework highlights themes of cleverness, fate, and the power of storytelling itself, making "Arabian Tales" a significant part of world literature.