The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Unknown, Anonymous,, Michael Clarke
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(A. J. Cornell Publications, June 7, 2012)
Originally published in 1897, this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 32 pages, is a retelling, from âArabian Nights,â of the story of Aladdin, who finds an old lamp that, when rubbed, summons a genie who obeys his will.Sample passage:Aladdin, being suddenly enveloped in darkness, cried, and called out to his uncle that he was ready to give him the lamp, but his cries could not be heard. He then descended to the bottom of the steps to get into the palace, but the door, which had been opened by enchantment, was now shut by the same means. Aladdin was now in despair. He sat down on the steps without any hopes of ever seeing light again, and in expectation of a speedy death. In his great distress he said, âThere is no strength or power but in Godâ; and in joining his hands to pray he rubbed the ring which the magician had put on his finger. Immediately an enormous genie appeared, and said, âWhat wouldst thou have? I am ready to obey thee. I serve him who possesses the ring; I, and the other slaves of the ring.â