Ali Baba ja neljäkymmentä rosvoa by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Ali Baba ja neljäkymmentä rosvoa
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Baba_and_the_Forty_Thieves
Credits Jari Koivisto
Summary "Ali Baba ja neljäkymmentä rosvoa" by Anonymous is a classic tale that belongs to the collection of Middle Eastern stories known as "One Thousand and One Nights," likely written in the medieval period. The book tells the exciting story of Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, who discovers the secret hideout of a band of robbers and the treasure within. The narrative unfolds themes of adventure, greed, and cunning as Ali Baba navigates the consequences of his discovery, along with his interactions with his wealthy brother Kasim and the enigmatic Morgiane. At the start of the story, we meet two brothers, Ali Baba and Kasim, whose lives are contrasted by their fortunes. While Ali Baba leads a humble life, Kasim marries into wealth. One day, while chopping wood, Ali Baba witnesses a group of forty robbers visiting their secret cave. Moved by curiosity, he memorizes the magic words that open the cave and gains access to untold riches. As he brings home gold to share with his wife, the story soon delves into themes of jealousy and the consequences of greed, particularly through the actions of Kasim, who, upon learning of his brother's fortune, becomes consumed by envy. This opening sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with twists that will shape the brothers' fates and explore what unfolds as they deal with hidden treasures and the wrath of the robbers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Arabs -- Folklore
Subject Folklore -- Arab countries
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EBook-No. 74542
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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