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100 1 _aMorier, James Justinian,
_d1780?-1849
245 1 4 _aThe Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Hajji_Baba_of_Ispahan
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-05
508 _aProduced by James Tenison and David Widger
520 _a"The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan" by James Justinian Morier is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of the main character, Hajji Baba, a barber from Ispahan, as he embarks on a series of adventures marked by encounters with various social classes and the complexities of Persian society. Through satire and rich characterization, the book captures the humor and absurdity of the characters’ lives amid the socio-political dynamics of Persia. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hajji Baba's background and identity, describing his father as a celebrated barber in Ispahan who marries twice and ultimately names his son after a pilgrimage. The narrative captures Hajji Baba's education, his skill at shaving, and his aspirations to travel and improve his fortunes. Following a keen desire for adventure, he leaves his father’s shop to serve a merchant and set off on a journey, but quickly encounters danger when their caravan is attacked by Turcoman bandits. As Hajji Baba becomes a prisoner, the story hints at his resourcefulness and determination to survive and navigate the challenges he faces, setting a lively tone for his adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIran -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21331
999 _c62508
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