Middle Eastern Folk Tales
Middle Eastern folk tales to read online for free: The Arabian Nights and Aladdin and His Magic Lamp, a nightingale in the rose gardens of Isfahan (The Nightingale's Last Song), an Anatolian prince and a bird that sings only the truth (The Truth Bird's Song), and ancient Egypt's Doomed Prince (The Serpent's Gaze).
This list has 5 stories you can read free online, 5 of them completed. The most read right now are The Arabian Nights, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp and The Serpent's Gaze. Last updated October 31, 2026.
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Middle Eastern Folk Tales: questions readers ask
Is the full Arabian Nights here?
A classic English selection of the Arabian Nights tales is free to read in full, alongside Aladdin and His Magic Lamp.
Are these stories free to read?
Yes. Every story on this page can be read online for free on ChapterChase. Some authors also publish premium chapters that a premium membership unlocks.
Which stories in this list are most popular?
The most read on ChapterChase right now: The Arabian Nights, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp, The Serpent's Gaze.
Which stories in this list are completed?
5 are complete, including The Arabian Nights, Aladdin and His Magic Lamp, The Serpent's Gaze.
What was added to this list most recently?
Recently updated: The Truth Bird's Song, The Nightingale's Last Song, The Arabian Nights.