Publisher's Synopsis
The Tale of the Pomegranate Flower and the Bridge of Baghdad is a book written by E. Powys Mathers. The book tells the story of a young man named Ali who lives in Baghdad. One day, while walking through the city, Ali comes across a beautiful pomegranate flower. He picks the flower and takes it home with him.That night, Ali has a dream in which he is visited by a spirit who tells him that the flower he picked was not just any ordinary flower, but a magical one that has the power to grant wishes. The spirit tells Ali that if he wants his wish to come true, he must travel to the Bridge of Baghdad and throw the flower into the river.Ali sets out on his journey and encounters many obstacles along the way. He meets a group of bandits who try to rob him, but he manages to outsmart them. He also meets a wise old man who gives him some valuable advice.Eventually, Ali reaches the Bridge of Baghdad and throws the flower into the river. His wish is granted, but not in the way he expects. The book is a tale of adventure, magic, and the power of wishes. It is a classic story that has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for many years.1930. Found in this work are two stories from The Thousand Nights and One Night, translated from the Dr. J.C. Madrus version.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.
