Tuhannen ja yhden yön tarinoita III

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Contributor:

Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967

Standardized Title:

Arabian nights. Selections. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tuhannen ja yhden yön tarinoita III" is a collection of classic tales produced during the early 20th century. This anthology features various stories set in the Middle East, filled with adventure, moral lessons, and characters that encounter supernatural elements. The stories revolve around characters like Abu Hassan, an initially wealthy and carefree young man, whose life changes dramatically after he experiences the fickleness of fortune and the nature of true friendship. The opening of the book introduces us to Abu Hassan, who grows up in the shadow of a strict and wealthy father in Baghdad. After his father's death, he inherits a fortune and initially indulges in a life of excess, throwing luxurious parties and gaining popularity among the city's elite. However, as he squanders his wealth, he begins to realize the fickle nature of friendship, as those he once entertained abandon him in his time of need. Disheartened, he decides to close his home to the very friends who once celebrated his wealth, leading him to a new path of intentional solitude, until an intriguing encounter with a stranger begins to reshape his destiny once more. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marja and Kalevi Polamo

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-07-21