<p>In the annals of literary history, 'Khaled, A Tale of Arabia' by F. Marion Crawford stands out as a shimmering example of Orientalist fiction. Centered upon the tale of a genie transformed into a mortal man as a trial to win an immortal soul through the earnest endeavor of love, Crawford's novel is an exquisitely woven tapestry of Arabian culture and romantic adventure. With an authoritative grip on narrative and a luxurious linguistic style, ...