Khaled (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: F. Marion Crawford
- First Published: 1891
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—theological romance
- Time of Work: The seventh century
- Setting: Arabia
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Oriental tale
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, Love or romance, Middle East, Genies or jinns, Seventh century
- Locales: Arabia
The Plot
Khaled, originally a genie, hears Muhammad read from the Koran, converts to Islam, and is given a superb human body. He is told that he is destined to marry Zehowah, the beautiful daughter of the Sultan of Nejed, and promised a soul if he can win her love. Divinely outfitted with a beautiful mare, rich raiment, and a marvelous sword, Khaled crosses the desert with much difficulty, reports to the wealthy sultan in Riad, asks for Zehowah’s hand in marriage, and explains that his wondrous mare is his fortune, his lightning-flashing sword his argument, and his sturdy arm...
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