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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 2000s Arabic Book Turkey 1001 Nights Illustrated

$40.00

Anonymous (From One Thousand and One Nights) – Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler) – Cantaş Yayınları, Istanbul 2000s Edition

Description:

This is an Arabic-language edition of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler), published by Cantaş Yayınları in Istanbul during the 2000s. The story has been passed down through generations in the oral storytelling tradition and is widely associated with the famous One Thousand and One Nights (Binbir Gece Masalları) collection. The tale of Ali Baba, the secret cave and the forty thieves has become one of the most recognizable stories of Middle Eastern and world folklore.

The story follows Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter who accidentally discovers the secret cave of a group of forty thieves and learns the magical words that open its entrance. His discovery brings him into conflict with the thieves and sets in motion a dangerous adventure involving hidden treasure, greed, deception and cleverness. This edition was primarily designed as a tool for Arabic language education, allowing readers to practice Arabic reading while following a familiar and engaging classic tale.

For collectors, this edition offers a particularly appealing combination of cultural, educational and visual significance. It is an Arabic-language learning edition of one of the most famous stories associated with One Thousand and One Nights, while the cover and interior illustrations are adapted from the classic illustration style of the renowned Ladybird Books series. This gives the book a distinctive nostalgic visual character and makes it especially interesting for collectors of Arabic books, children's literature, language-learning editions and internationally adapted illustrated classics.

Key Features:

• Author: Anonymous (From One Thousand and One Nights)

• Original Title: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

• Turkish Title: Ali Baba ve 40 Haramiler

• Publisher: Cantaş Yayınları

• Publication Place: Istanbul, Turkey

• Publication Year: 2000s

• Language: Arabic

• Genre: Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; Folklore; Arabic Language Learning

• Literary Tradition: One Thousand and One Nights / Binbir Gece Masalları

• Educational Purpose: Designed to support Arabic language learning through reading practice

• Themes: Adventure; Treasure; Greed; Courage; Deception; Cleverness; Good vs. Evil

• Illustrations: Cover and interior illustrations adapted from the classic illustration style associated with Ladybird Books

• Collector Appeal: An unusual Arabic-language edition combining a famous Middle Eastern folktale with Arabic reading education and the nostalgic visual style of Ladybird Books. A distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of Arabic literature, children's books, language-learning editions and international illustrated folklore.

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