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The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete is a classic fantasy novel by George Meredith. Readers will find themes of arab countries.

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"The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete" by George Meredith is a fantasy novel published in 1856. Written in the style of the Arabian Nights, this humorous oriental romance follows Persian barber Shibli Bagarag and enchantress Noorna on their quest to shave the tyrant Shagpat, whose magical hair enslaves an entire city. Their journey features magic swords, talking hawks, genies, and enchanted palaces. This imaginative allegory includes stories within stories and poetic interludes, creating a rich fantasy praised by George Eliot as a work of genius.
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  • Fantasy fiction, English
  • Arab countries

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Who wrote The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete?

The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete was written by George Meredith.

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It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

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What books are similar to The Shaving of Shagpat; an Arabian entertainment — Complete?

Readers who like it often enjoy Carmilla, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.

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