--- product_id: 71796539 title: "Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia: Folk Stories from the Middle East (Tauris Parke Paperbacks)" price: "$31.80" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/71796539-tales-from-the-bazaars-of-arabia-folk-stories-from-middle store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Timeless themes of magic & fate Stories from 4 diverse regions 25+ unique folktales Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia: Folk Stories from the Middle East (Tauris Parke Paperbacks) **Price:** $31.80 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Unlock the magic of forgotten bazaars and timeless tales! πŸ“– ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia: Folk Stories from the Middle East (Tauris Parke Paperbacks) - **How much does it cost?** $31.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/71796539-tales-from-the-bazaars-of-arabia-folk-stories-from-middle) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Cross-Cultural Storytelling:** Experience enchanting narratives from Arabia, Persia, Afghanistan, and Turkey. - β€’ **Unearth Rare Arabian Folklore:** Dive into 25+ fresh tales beyond the usual Arabian Nights. - β€’ **Perfect Blend of Simplicity & Depth:** Accessible for family reading, yet rich enough for scholars and armchair travelers. - β€’ **Vivid Characters & Universal Themes:** From djinns to princes, explore magic, karma, and fate woven into every story. - β€’ **Collector’s Choice in Good Condition:** A used book in great shapeβ€”own a piece of storytelling heritage with a story of its own. ## Overview Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia is a curated collection of over 25 folk stories from the Middle East, including Arabia, Persia, Afghanistan, and Turkey. Authored by Amina Shah, this used paperback offers vivid characters and universal themes of magic, fate, and morality, appealing to both casual readers and cultural scholars alike. ## Description A goldsmith's daughter who eludes the Prince of Darkness, three wandering brothers born from a walnut tree, the Princess of Fantasistan, the case of the Shah's lost ruby ring, the leopard and the Sultan's emissary, the Cook and the Unforgettable Sneeze...These are just some of the enchanting stories described in "Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia", a collection of classic folktales gathered from Arabia, Afghanistan, Persia and Turkey. Each story is alive with vivid characters - beggars and kings, merchants, witches and djinns - and threaded with universal motifs of fantasy and magic, fate and karma, good and evil. With spirit and passion, Amina Shah here illuminates the exoticism of bygone worlds and resurrects the memories and traditions of some of the greatest storytelling cultures in the world. Review: Five Stars - Interesting stories! Review: excellent and diverse - I am no stranger to the world of Arabian Nights-inspired fiction. This collection of lighthearted tales from several Near Eastern countries is a delight. While the standard themes--witches, djinns, magic rings, talking antelopes--are explored, I can honestly say that I was not familiar with the precise story line of a single one of the 25+ tales. (That is quite unusual for fiction hearkening from this neck of the woods, where the same themes have been batted and re-batted about for better than a thousand years.) The stories are simple enough to be read aloud to older children, yet sophisticated enough to captivate the armchair traveler or the anthropologically-oriented scholar. All in all, this was a most satisfying chrestomathy. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,300,923 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #350 in Middle Eastern Literature (Books) #2,064 in Mythology (Books) #3,411 in Folklore & Mythology Studies | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Reviews | ## Images ![Tales from the Bazaars of Arabia: Folk Stories from the Middle East (Tauris Parke Paperbacks) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uPkNWNbeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by H***O on August 24, 2014* Interesting stories! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent and diverse *by B***R on May 29, 2009* I am no stranger to the world of Arabian Nights-inspired fiction. This collection of lighthearted tales from several Near Eastern countries is a delight. While the standard themes--witches, djinns, magic rings, talking antelopes--are explored, I can honestly say that I was not familiar with the precise story line of a single one of the 25+ tales. (That is quite unusual for fiction hearkening from this neck of the woods, where the same themes have been batted and re-batted about for better than a thousand years.) The stories are simple enough to be read aloud to older children, yet sophisticated enough to captivate the armchair traveler or the anthropologically-oriented scholar. All in all, this was a most satisfying chrestomathy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and Wonderful!!! *by N***N on June 1, 2025* Brilliant and fantastic!! This collection of tales from the Middle East was simply delightful, enchanting and fabulous. The tales were laden with Middle Eastern cultural references and were fascinating to read.I enjoyed it as a Muslim but all people from different backgrounds will be able to enjoy these. Amina Shah described the tales in exquisite detail and these were all easy to comprehend. It is simply a gem of a book!!!!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/71796539-tales-from-the-bazaars-of-arabia-folk-stories-from-middle](https://www.desertcart.us/products/71796539-tales-from-the-bazaars-of-arabia-folk-stories-from-middle) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*