Wilhelm Hauff

The History of Caliph Stork. Arabic Folktale Wilhelm Hauff

-The History of Caliph Stork-


Arabic FolktaleThe History of Caliph Stork - Arabic folktale is gem for the literary world, and their roots and reach extend farther than can be measured. Arabic fairy tales were a source of entertainment and not tales for moral lessons and religious custom, unlike their European counterparts.


The fairy tales are robust with themes of romance and magic that offered countless evenings of entertainment, and inspired a rich culture of fables, epic poems, historical anecdotes, songs and dance that have circulated the world over. When the Caliph from Baghdad is in the body of the stork, only an evil vizard with drawings on his throne knows the magic words that will return the Caliph to his human form.


This old tale filled with oriental culture, traditions and spirit, which help to feel and understand eastern soul ?