In 1704, Antoine Galland translated the Arabian Nights into French, introducing the enchanting tales of the Middle Eastern literary tradition to a European audience. This translation played a crucial role in popularizing these stories, influencing literature and culture in France and beyond. Galland's work contributed to a greater appreciation of Eastern narratives and their impact on Western storytelling.

The translation of the Arabian Nights into French in 1704 introduced frame narratives and exotic storytelling to European literature, influencing Romantic poets like Charles Baudelaire. This cross-cultural exchange enriched poetic forms and themes, inspiring a fascination with the East in Western literary traditions.