1001 nights

Arabian stories including Aladdin and Ali Baba are full of adventure and oriental mystique. The 1001 nights were told by Sherehezade to captivate King Shahryar and prevent him from cutting off her head.

The Blind Beggar of Baghdad

The Blind Beggar of Baghdad

This story from the 1001 nights tells of hidden treasure and magical powers. It will remind you a little of Aladdin, but it’s more serious. The Blind Beggar of Baghdad is a warning about how greed can drive you mad.

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Aladdin’s Lamp

Aladdin’s Lamp

Aladdin’s Lamp is packed with oriental mystique – not one, but two genies, wicked magicians, gold and jewels galore, a palace that is transported through thin air, a beautiful princes, and a poor boy who gets very lucky indeed.

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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Open Sesame ! The famous story from Persia of how Ali Baba outwitted a band of robbers with a little help from the clever slave-girl, Morgiana.

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