Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves

"Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves" by Unknown is a captivating story pulled from Middle Eastern folklore, probably written long ago. It's like a fairy tale, full of adventure and the fight between right and wrong. The story follows Ali Baba, a poor woodcutter, who finds a secret cave filled with treasure that belongs to forty robbers. He sees the robbers open the cave with the magic words "Open, Sesame." Ali Baba, after going into the cave, tells his rich and greedy brother Cassim about the treasure, but Cassim’s greed gets him killed by the thieves. A smart slave girl named Morgiana saves Ali Baba from the angry thieves, using her cleverness to stop them from getting their treasure back and killing him. In the end, Morgiana is rewarded for her loyalty by marrying Ali Baba’s son, bringing a happy conclusion to their adventures.