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Hauff, Wilhelm
1802
1827
Dixon, Arthur A. (Arthur Augustus)
1872
1959
Dixon, A. A. (Arthur Augustus)
Weedon, L. L. (Lucy L.)
1862
1939
Weedon, Lucy L.
Fairy tales
The story of Caliph Stork -- Fatima's rescue -- The story of Little Mouk -- The story of the false prince -- The dwarf Long-Nose -- Abner, the Jew who saw nothing -- The story of Almansor -- The story of the florin -- The cold heart -- The adventures of Said -- The Cavern of Steenfoll: a Scottish legend.
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"Fairy Tales" by Wilhelm Hauff is a collection of enchanting stories written in the early 19th century. The book showcases imaginative narratives filled with adventure, magic, and moral lessons, often featuring characters from various walks of life, including royalty, magical beings, and clever commoners. Central to these tales are whimsical plots that invite the reader into a world of fantastical possibilities. The opening of "Fairy Tales" introduces readers to the story of "The Story of Caliph Stork," beginning with Caliph Chasid of Bagdad, who relishes a peaceful afternoon until an intriguing encounter with a mysterious pedlar leads him to a magical powder that grants the ability to transform into any animal. Filled with excitement, the Caliph and his vizier, Mansor, decide to become storks to eavesdrop on the conversations of nature. However, in their exuberance, they laugh and forget the spell that would return them to their human forms, casting them into a comedic and transformative adventure filled with unforeseen challenges. This sets the tone for a rich blend of humor, magic, and adventure that characterizes the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/fairytales00hauf
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fairy tales -- Germany -- Translations into English
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Adventure
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: German Literature
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