Aladdin o'Brien by Gouverneur Morris

Name: Aladdin o'Brien
Author: Gouverneur Morris

Aladdin o'Brien is a novel written by Gouverneur Morris and published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of Aladdin, an Irish-American man who travels to Morocco in search of treasure. He meets a genie who grants him three wishes, but things don't go as planned when he tries to use them for personal gain. The book is known for its humor and satire, as well as its commentary on American society at the time.

By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1893 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 37 chapters · 55,142 words

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"It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee. And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child" --

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gouverneur Morris
Date: 1893 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Humor
Length: 55,142 words
Structure: 37 chapters, 1,288 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The narrative is driven by a series of exciting and risky undertakings.
Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events and periods.
Romance — The plot includes significant romantic relationships and themes.
Drama — The book contains intense character development and emotional themes.