The Sheik of Alexandria and His Slaves
Author: Wilhelm Hauff
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Languages: German, RU
Genre: Adventure, Fairy tale, Historical
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Four young men learn why the wealthy Sheik Ali Banu mourns his missing son.
Characters
- Ali Banu — sheik of Alexandria: The rich, silent sheik whom the loss of his son leaves no joy.
- Kairam — the abducted son: Taken hostage and carried off over the sea, he remains lost.
- the slaves — storytellers: Twelve are freed each year; their stories fill the day.
- the old man — explainer: He explains to the curious why the sheik mourns as he does.