Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace by Wilhelm Hauff
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827 |
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| Translator | Stowell, Edward L. |
| LoC No. | 22014785 |
| Title | Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, German -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32109 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 202 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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