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Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp

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Information about Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1919), by Arthur Ransome.


Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp is Arthur Ransome’s 18th published book. This page contains publication, availability, background and contents information.

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First Publication

Published by Nisbet & Co December, 1919.

Availability

Out of print.

Background

Ransome wrote Aladdin in the winter of 1913 – 14, at the same time that he was writing The Blue Treacle. He signed a contract with Nisbet and Co in December, 1914. Publication was then delayed for five years by the war and Ransome’s frequent absence from Britain.

Synopsis

Aladdin is a children’s book in rhymed verse.