| Author |
Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
| Illustrator |
Orr, John William, 1815-1887 |
| Translator |
Quackenbos, G. P. (George Payn), 1826-1881 |
| Title |
The oriental story book : a collection of tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Oriental Story Book: A Collection of Tales" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of fantastical stories written in the early 19th century. The tales draw inspiration from various Eastern narratives and weave together elements of magic, adventure, and moral lessons. Central to the narrative framework is the character Selim Baruch, a stranger whose stories are shared amongst merchants as they journey through the desert, engaging readers with tales filled with enchantment and intrigue. The opening of the collection introduces Queen Phantasie, who, noticing her daughter Märchen's sadness due to the people's growing distrust of her, decides to send her down to Earth to revive joy and wonder among humankind. Märchen embarks on her journey, adorned in a magical dress, but faces obstacles from the “watchmen” who scrutinize all that comes from the realm of fantasy. As she attempts to bring happiness back to the children, the narrative unfolds further with a caravan journey, led by Selim Baruch, who shares a mesmerizing story about a caliph who experiences an extraordinary transformation. This intertwining of different tales establishes a rich tapestry that invites readers into a world where magic and reality blend seamlessly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Children's stories, German -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Caravans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24593 |
| Release Date |
Feb 13, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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