Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Unknown

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves" by Unknown is a classic tale from the collection of Middle Eastern folklore known as "One Thousand and One Nights," likely written during the early medieval period. This enchanting story falls within the genre of a fairy tale or folk tale, revolving around the themes of adventure, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. The narrative centers on Ali Baba, a humble woodcutter, as he discovers a hidden treasure cave belonging to a band of forty thieves. The story begins with Ali Baba witnessing a group of robbers opening a concealed cave by uttering the phrase "Open, Sesame." After gaining access to the treasure trove, he shares his discovery with his wealthy but greedy brother Cassim, whose greed ultimately leads to his demise at the hands of the thieves. The cunning slave girl Morgiana plays a crucial role in protecting Ali Baba from the vengeful thieves, using her intelligence and bravery to thwart their attempts to reclaim their treasure and eliminate Ali Baba. By the end of the tale, Morgiana's loyalty is rewarded as she marries Ali Baba's son, securing a happy ending for the family after their trials with the thieves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Baba_and_the_Forty_Thieves

Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-10-09