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Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
  • Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated
Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated

Baba Abdalla and the Dervish Arabic Book Egypt 1001 Nights Illustrated

$50.00

Anonymous (Compiled by Kamil Kilani) – Baba Abdalla and the Dervish (Baba Abdullah ve Derviş) – Dar Al-Maaref, Egypt Edition

Description:

This is an Arabic-language edition of Baba Abdalla and the Dervish (Baba Abdullah ve Derviş), published in Egypt by Dar Al-Maaref. The story is traditionally associated with the vast storytelling tradition of One Thousand and One Nights (Binbir Gece Masalları), a body of tales shaped over centuries through oral and written transmission. This particular version was compiled and adapted by the renowned Egyptian children's author Kamil Kilani, who played an important role in introducing classical Arabic and world stories to younger readers.

The tale centers on Baba Abdullah and a mysterious dervish, bringing together themes of fortune, greed, temptation, wisdom and the consequences of one's choices. Like many stories from the One Thousand and One Nights tradition, the narrative combines adventure and moral lessons with elements of mystery and the supernatural, creating a story that can be enjoyed both as an entertaining tale and as a reflection on human nature.

For collectors, this edition is particularly interesting because it is an Arabic-language Egyptian publication from Dar Al-Maaref featuring the work of Kamil Kilani, one of the most important figures in the history of modern Arabic children's literature. The book also contains numerous illustrations, adding an important visual dimension to the story and preserving the artistic character of illustrated Arabic children's publishing. For collectors of Arabic books, Egyptian publishing, Kamil Kilani editions, folklore and illustrated children's literature, this is a distinctive cultural collectible with strong historical appeal.

Key Features:

• Author: Anonymous (Compiled by Kamil Kilani)

• Original Title: Baba Abdalla and the Dervish

• Turkish Title: Baba Abdullah ve Derviş

• Publisher: Dar Al-Maaref

• Publication Place: Egypt

• Language: Arabic

• Genre: Folklore; Fairy Tale; Children's Literature; Adventure

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

• Themes: Adventure; Fortune; Greed; Temptation; Wisdom; Morality; Human Nature

• Compiler: Kamil Kilani

• Illustrations: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book

• Collector Appeal: Arabic-language Egyptian edition associated with Kamil Kilani, a pioneering figure in Arabic children's literature, and featuring abundant illustrations. A particularly interesting collectible for enthusiasts of Egyptian publishing, Arabic literature, Kamil Kilani books, folklore and illustrated children's editions.

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