Khaled

Khaled (1891) is perhaps the most effective of Crawford’s fantasy novels. It’s an Arabian fantasy sometimes compared to Beckford’s Vathek, and it concerns a genie who is made mortal as a punishment.

Oriental fantasy modeled on the Arabian Nights. The eponymous hero is a genie made mortal who must win the love of a princess in order to receive the redeeming gift of an immortal soul. It proves easy enough to marry her but much more difficult to win her sincere regard, despite his good looks and heroic exploits.