The King of the Golden River
Or, The Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria
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- First published
- 1842
- Pages
- 55
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High among the mountains of Stiria, a waterfall catches the evening light and seems to pour gold. Nearby lies Treasure Valley, a fertile farm owned by three brothers. Hans and Schwartz grow rich by charging desperate neighbours high prices and treating their workers harshly. Their youngest brother, Gluck, is kind to living things and wishes that the family's food could be shared. An oddly dressed visitor arrives at the door while Gluck tends the roast.
John Ruskin's fairy tale brings its mountain scenery into a contest between greed and generosity. The King of the Golden River offers a chance to turn the stream into gold, with strict conditions involving holy water. Hans sets out to claim the reward, carrying provisions and a flask. Vivid descriptions of rain, crops and snowy peaks give the moral fable a physical setting, while the brothers' contrasting tempers make it useful reading for discussions of fairness and kindness.
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Book facts
- Author
- John Ruskin
- First published
- 1842
- Reading time
- About 45 minutes
- Pages
- 55
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online, Audiobook
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- Xenutia