The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 3

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The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Volume 3

by George Meredith

EN·~2 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
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AN ARABIAN ENTERTAINMENT

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BOOK 3. - THE LILY OF THE ENCHANTED SEA STORY OF NOORNA BIN NOORKA, THE GENIE KARAZ, AND THE PRINCESS OF OOLB THE WILES OF RABESQURAT THE PALACE OF AKLIS THE SONS OF AKLIS THE SWORD OF AKLIS - THE LILY OF THE ENCHANTED SEA

13:01
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AND THIS IS THE STORY OF NOORNA BIN NOORKA, THE GENIE KARAZ, AND THE PRINCESS OF OOLB

33:27
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THE WILES OF RABESQURAT

34:58
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THE PALACE OF AKLIS

14:24
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THE SONS OF AKLIS

20:01
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THE SWORD OF AKLIS

7:25
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Description

In this swirling Arabian tale the listener is whisked to a moon‑lit shore where a daring rescuer, Shibli Bagarag, saves Princess Goorelka from a capsizing shell. Together they scramble up a stark black promontory, overlooking an enchanted sea dotted with silver‑shimmering islands and ghostly ships. The vivid description of starlight rippling across the water creates a dreamlike backdrop for a game of pursuit and wit.

The story deepens as the pair discover a luminous lily that seems to pulse with a hidden heart. The princess, both beguiling and cryptic, tests the youth’s devotion with riddles and fleeting magic, while a sudden hawk warning hints at poison and peril. Listeners are drawn into a world where love, illusion, and ancient enchantments mingle, promising wonder and suspense as the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (118K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.

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