Abu Hassan

Abu Hassan is a short story written by Washington Irving, an American author best known for his works Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The story is set in the exotic city of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, and it tells the tale of a poor but clever man named Abu Hassan. Abu Hassan dreams of becoming rich and powerful, but he lacks the means to achieve his goal. One day, he comes up with a cunning plan to trick the Caliph into believing that he is a wealthy man. He borrows money from his friends and throws a lavish party, pretending to be a wealthy merchant. The Caliph is impressed by Abu Hassan's wealth and invites him to his palace, where he is treated like a prince. However, Abu Hassan's plan soon unravels when the Caliph discovers that he is not actually wealthy. The Caliph is angry and orders Abu Hassan to be punished, but he eventually forgives him when Abu Hassan reveals his true intentions. The story ends with Abu Hassan returning to his humble life, content with the knowledge that he was able to fool the Caliph and achieve his dream, even if only for a short time. Abu Hassan is a humorous and entertaining story that explores themes of wealth, power, and deception. It is a classic example of Irving's storytelling ability and his fascination with the exotic and fantastical. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is sure to delight anyone who enjoys a good tale of wit and cunning.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.