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Alif Laila

Alif Laila, also known as "One Thousand and One Nights," is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales compiled over centuries. It features stories told by Scheherazade, who narrates each tale to delay her execution, creating a captivating storytelling framework. The stories encompass adventures, moral lessons, supernatural elements, and cultural themes, with famous tales like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad. Originally shared orally, these stories have influenced literature, theater, and art worldwide, highlighting the richness of Middle Eastern storytelling tradition and human imagination.