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Gulnare of the Sea

From The Arabian Nights, retold by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith

This story comes from The Arabian Nights, a collection of tales from the Middle East and South Asia, gathered over many centuries. The version retold here was edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith and published in the early twentieth century. The tale of Gulnare blends the wonder of the sea with themes of love, patience, family loyalty, and wise rule. It reminds readers that true happiness comes from kindness and honour, and that a royal heart is measured not by power but by justice and generosity. This text reflects its era.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 834 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, Nora Archibald Smith and Maxfield Parrish

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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