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A Fairy Tale of Dubious Origin: “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp”

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A Fairy Tale of Dubious Origin: “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp”

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Fairy Tale and the Other Realm as Social Commentary: “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp”

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“A profound love between two people involves, after all, the power and chance of doing profound hurt.”

Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand Of Darkness

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