Tuhannen ja yhden yön tarinoita III

This volume gathers a dozen vivid sketches of life in a legendary Baghdad, each told with a light, almost playful tone. Readers meet a caliph for a day, a fisherman who bargains with a spirit, a skeptical sultan, a diminutive judge, and even a king sharing bread with a baker. The stories blend humor, moral reflection, and a touch of the fantastical, inviting listeners to imagine bustling bazaars, moonlit courts, and unexpected friendships.

One of the most memorable episodes follows Abu Hassan, the only son of a prosperous merchant. When his father dies, he inherits a great fortune and, eager to taste the pleasures he missed as a child, divides his wealth between buying estates and funding lavish celebrations. The narrative follows his rapid rise as the most sought‑after host in the city, and the sudden strain when his spending outpaces his resources, prompting a poignant reassessment of what true wealth means.