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"Alf Leila Wa Leila"

"Alf Leila Wa Leila" (meaning "A Thousand and One Nights") is a famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales and legends, originally compiled over centuries. The stories are framed by the narrative of Scheherazade, who tells enchanting stories each night to delay her execution. These tales include well-known stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad the Sailor. The collection explores themes of adventure, morality, and human nature, and has significantly influenced Western literature and popular culture through its vivid characters and imaginative plots.