The Forty Thieves A Grand Melo-Dramatic Romance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162695013)

The Forty Thieves is a thrilling melodramatic romance novel written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The story is set in the Middle East and revolves around the adventures of Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, and his encounter with a band of forty thieves. Ali Baba accidentally discovers the secret hiding place of the thieves and becomes rich by stealing their treasure. However, the thieves soon discover the theft and set out to find the culprit. As the plot unfolds, Ali Baba falls in love with a beautiful slave girl named Morgiana, who helps him outsmart the thieves and save his life. The novel is filled with suspense, action, and romance, making it a captivating read for fans of adventure and drama. Sheridan's vivid descriptions of the exotic setting and his skillful use of language make the book a literary masterpiece. The Forty Thieves is a classic tale that has inspired numerous adaptations and retellings in various forms of media.Ali. [Calling.] Why, Ganem! I say, faster, you rogue, faster! I thought to have cut a score or two of good logs by this time. Why, Ganem, I say! zounds! do you get on, at all events. [Beating the ass.] You've gone the road often enough to know it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard Brinsley Sheridan
ISBN-10: 1162695013
ISBN-13: 9781162695013
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.20d