Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827

Contributor:

Stowell, Edward L.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of enchanting stories written in the early 19th century. The work is infused with the spirit of classic Middle Eastern folktales, presenting a rich tapestry of vibrant characters and adventurous narratives. The collection explores themes of fate, magic, and the intertwining of lives, where storytelling becomes a means of connection among its characters. The opening of the collection introduces a tale that begins with a caravan traversing the desert, detailing its surroundings and a mysterious horseman named Selim Baruch. As Selim joins the caravan, he proposes that each member tell a story during their journey, establishing the coveted exchange of narratives. The first story he shares, "The Caliph Stork," follows Caliph Chasid and his Grand Vizier as they undergo a magical transformation into storks, leading them on a whimsical adventure filled with lessons on humility and fate. This introduction sets the stage for a captivating experience that promises to engage readers with its blend of the fantastical and the profound through intertwined tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Pt. 1. Tales of the caravan: The caravan. The caliph stork. The amputated hand. The rescue of Fatima. Little Muck. The false prince

Pt. 2. Tales of the inn: The inn in the Spessart. The hirsch-gulden. The marble heart (first part). Said's adventures. The cave of Steenfoll. The marble heart (second part)

Pt. 3. Tales of the palace: The sheik's palace and his slaves. The dwarf Nosey. Abner, the Jew. The young Englishman. The story of Almansor.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-04-24