by John Ruskin
The King of the Golden River is John Ruskin's fairy tale of greed, kindness, and moral transformation. The story follows the brothers Schwartz, Hans, and Gluck as cruelty and generosity lead them toward very different fates. Ruskin writes with the clarity of a children's tale, but the book also carries his larger concern with nature, justice, and the spiritual meaning of wealth.
The King of the Golden River is a gentle entrance into John Ruskin for readers who know him mainly as an art critic and social thinker. Its mountain setting, magical test, and moral pattern make the tale memorable without becoming heavy. Readers interested in Victorian fairy tales, environmental feeling, ethical fable, and classic children's literature will find a compact and graceful work.
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