Mullah Nasruddin (Nasreddin Hoca), the eight-centuries-old "wise fool" character originating from Turkey and the Levant, is the subject of thousands of funny, wise tales, jokes, and anecdotes told across the Middle and Far East and retold today around the world. Carefully chosen from beloved authentic sources, these short stories and folk tales are certain to bring readers a smile, nod, or chuckle of self-recognition on every page.More than one hundred of Mullah Nasruddin's most enduring, endearing stories, gathered here by an award-winning author, will amuse, illuminate, and captivate readers of all ages with his ageless, unique humor and universal humanity.