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   The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate

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   Ted Chiang 

   

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   The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, written by Ted Chiang, is a mesmerizing short story that blends elements of history, science, and fantasy in a Middle Eastern setting. The story revolves around time travel and Eastern fatalism, with intricate storytelling reminiscent of Arabian Nights. Ted Chiang's writing style is described as emotionally rich, formally playful, and containing nested stories within stories, akin to Scheherazade's 1001 Nights.
   

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   time travel

   eastern fatalism

   ancient baghdad setting

   destiny and forgiveness
   O mighty Caliph and Commander of the Faithful, I am humbled to be in the splendor of your presence; a man can hope for no greater blessing as long as he lives. The story I have to tell is truly a stra...

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