Fantasy
History of the Lovers of Syria
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
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Fantasy
Tale of the Fisherman and His Son
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
Story of a Sultan of Al-Hind and His Son Mohammed
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
History of the Second Larrikin
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
History of the First Larrikin
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
the Enchanting Bird
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
Tale of Mahmud the Persian and the Kurd Sharper
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
Story of the Kazi and His Slipper
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
How Drummer Abu Kasim Became a Kazi
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
History of the Bhang-Eater and His Wife
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
Story of the Split-Mouthed Schoolmaster
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
Fantasy
Story of the Broke-Back Schoolmaster
A public-domain Arabian/Persian fantasy tale with magic, adventure, wonder, and folklore.
