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Browse fantasy, mystery, horror and Urdu stories from world literature, with language-specific collections, author credits and source-linked editions.

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Fantasy

THE OLD PAIR OF SLIPPERS.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

THE STORY OF MEDJEDDIN.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

THE OLD CAMEL.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

HISTORY OF ABOULCASSEM.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

THE NOSE FOR GOLD.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

THE WISE DEY.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
Fantasy

A CHINESE TALE.

A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.

Fran?ois P?tis de la Croix French
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