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Tuhannen ja yhden yön tarinoita III

by Anonymous & Helmi Krohn (Translator)

  • First published: Date unknown
  • Language: Finnish

"Tuhannen ja yhden yön tarinoita III" is a collection of classic tales produced during the early 20th century. This anthology features various stories set in the Middle East, filled with adventure, moral lessons, and characters that encounter supernatural elements. The stories revolve around characters like Abu Hassan, an initially wealthy and carefree young man, whose life changes dramatically after he experiences the fickleness of fortune and the nature of true friendship. The opening of the book introduces us to Abu Hassan, who grows up in the shadow of a strict and wealthy father in Baghdad. After his father's death, he inherits a fortune and initially indulges in a life of excess, throwing luxurious parties and gaining popularity among the city's elite. However, as he squanders his wealth, he begins to realize the fickle nature of friendship, as those he once entertained abandon him in his time of need. Disheartened, he decides to close his home to the very friends who once celebrated his wealth, leading him to a new path of intentional solitude, until an intriguing encounter with a stranger begins to reshape his destiny once more. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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2008-07-21Project GutenbergFinnishPublic domain (USA)

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