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1885-1940
Humbert Wolfe CB CBE (5 January 1885 – 5 January 1940) was an Italian-born British poet, man of letters and civil servant.

A collection of whimsical tales written in the early 20th century. The book is framed as a series of short stories featuring figures drawn from diverse fairy-tale inspirations, focusing on characters like Haroun-al-Raschid and modern individuals with eccentric traits. Each story unfolds with humor and irony, reflecting the absurdities of life through clever narratives and whimsical portrayals. At the start of this collection, the author introduces