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LoC No.: 22014785
Title: Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace
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
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
Translator: Stowell, Edward L.
EBook No.: 32109
Published: Apr 24, 2010
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, German -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22014785
Title: Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace
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
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hauff, Wilhelm, 1802-1827
Translator: Stowell, Edward L.
EBook No.: 32109
Published: Apr 24, 2010
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, German -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.