The King of the Golden River
By John Ruskin
Length1h 1m
About this audiobook
'The King of the Golden River' is a charming fairy tale written by John Ruskin. The story revolves around two cruel brothers who treat their kind younger brother and everything else terribly, leading to their once fertile land turning into a waste. A bizarre little man visiting their house narrates a legend that their Golden River could turn into real gold if a holy person pours holy water into it. The youngest brother embarks on this endeavor, meeting challenges, mythical creatures, and learning moral lessons. The book underscores the value of kindness, selflessness, and respect for nature.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore
Length1 hr 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1851
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 Preface
2 Chapter 1: How The Agricultural System Of The Black Brothers Was Interfered With By Southwest Wind, Esquire
3 Chapter 2: Of The Proceedings Of The Three Brothers After The Visit Of Southwest Wind, Esquire; And How Little Gluck Had An Interview With The King Of Golden River
4 Chapter 3: How Mr. Hans Set Off On An Expedition To The Golden River, And How He Prospered Therein
5 Chapter 4: How Mr. Schwartz Set Off On An Expedition To The Golden River, And How He Prospered Therein
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6 Chapter 5: How Little Gluck Set Off On An Expedition To The Golden River, And How He Prospered Therein, With Other Matters Of Interest
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