The Arabian Nights

The Arabian Nights is a book which holds short stories that have been passed on for centuries. I am currently reading the story called "The Talking Bird, the Singing Tree, and the Golden Water." It is a story about jealousy, greed, and nagging dissatisfaction which leads to the death of many people. The main story is about three things; a talking bird, singing tree, and golden water. A girl who hears of these three prizes becomes obsessed with the thought of having them. In order to satisfy her wants, her brothers set out for them. However, they are killed due to black magic. So the girl goes out for herself and finds the talking bird which then leads her to the singing tree and golden water. However, the story continues because the girl does not yet seemed satisfied. I have not yet finished the story, but have read up to where she returns home with her prizes.
The collection of stories in the Arabian Nights are mesmerizing and paint a picture in my mind as I read them. - Beatrice de Vaulx