""Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp"" is a classic Middle Eastern folk tale retold by John Payne. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Alaeddin, who discovers a magical lamp that grants wishes. With the help of the lamp's powerful genie, Alaeddin sets out to win the heart of the Sultan's daughter and defeat his enemies. Along the way, he faces treacherous villains, navigates complex political intrigue, and learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. Payne's vivid prose and ...
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""Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp"" is a classic Middle Eastern folk tale retold by John Payne. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Alaeddin, who discovers a magical lamp that grants wishes. With the help of the lamp's powerful genie, Alaeddin sets out to win the heart of the Sultan's daughter and defeat his enemies. Along the way, he faces treacherous villains, navigates complex political intrigue, and learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. Payne's vivid prose and attention to detail bring this timeless tale to life, making it a must-read for fans of fantasy, folklore, and adventure.Alaeddin was astonished at the Maugrabin's behaviour; so he asked him and said to him, ""What is the cause of thy weeping, O my lord, and whence knewest thou my father?"" The Maugrabin answered him, in a mournful, broken voice, saying, ""How, O my son, canst thou ask me this question, after telling me that thy father, my brother, is dead, for thy father was [indeed] my brother and I am newly come from my country and was rejoicing exceedingly, after this my strangerhood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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