The Oriental Story Book: A Collection of Tales by Wilhelm Hauff

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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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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.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Children's stories, German -- Translations into English
Subject Caravans -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 24593
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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