The Tale of Ranya and Her Lover

The story takes place in an ancient Baghdad. Ranya had been married to Hassan for many years and they lived the happiest of lives. One day she saw her husband dine with a young man whom she recognized as the very image of Hassan when she had first married him. So great was her astonishment that she could scarcely keep herself from intruding on their conversation. She demanded that Hassan tell her who he was and Hassan related to her an incredible tale.