
In a bustling market town, a carefree youth named Aladdin spends his days idling in the streets while his widowed mother worries over his future. One day a charismatic stranger arrives, claiming to be a long‑lost relative, and offers the boy a chance to rise above his poverty. He invites Aladdin on a journey beyond the city gates, promising a secret treasure that could change their fortunes.
The pair venture into a remote mountain valley where a hidden stone opens to reveal dark chambers filled with glittering riches and a mysterious lamp. When the magician demands the lamp, Aladdin hesitates, sensing danger, and uses a forgotten ring to summon a powerful spirit that frees him from the underground lair. Emerging into daylight, he returns home clutching the lamp, unaware that this enchanted object will soon reshape his destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~29 minutes (28K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1993-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
This work comes from an anonymous or unidentified writer, which adds a little mystery before the story even begins. When no author can be confirmed, the focus shifts fully to the words and the world they create.
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