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These celebrated folk tales, narrated by Shahrazad to the king, weave adventure, enchantment, and social insight within the setting of medieval Islam. Stories such as "Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp" feature magical lamps and jinn, while others portray love, humor, and critique of society, all grounded in realistic everyday life.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lee Wyndham
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