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The oriental story book
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- 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.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2008-02-13
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