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The King Of The Golden River Or The Black Brothers
A Legend Of Stiria (1859)
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Set in the Austrian Alps, this novella follows the contrasting fates of three brothers—selfish Hans and Schwartz, and virtuous Gluck. After turning away a mysterious stranger who curses them, the brothers face ruin. To lift the curse, Gluck embarks on a perilous journey to meet the King of the Golden River. His kindness ultimately leads to the restoration of their land. Rich in allegory and vivid imagery, the story explores themes of greed, kindness, and redemption, making it a timeless fairy tale cherished by readers.
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The King Of The Golden River Or The Black Brothers, John Ruskin
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The King Of The Golden River Or The Black Brothers
- Subtitle
- A Legend Of Stiria (1859)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Ruskin
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781104312169
- Category
- Myths / Legends
- Description
- Set in the Austrian Alps, this novella follows the contrasting fates of three brothers—selfish Hans and Schwartz, and virtuous Gluck. After turning away a mysterious stranger who curses them, the brothers face ruin. To lift the curse, Gluck embarks on a perilous journey to meet the King of the Golden River. His kindness ultimately leads to the restoration of their land. Rich in allegory and vivid imagery, the story explores themes of greed, kindness, and redemption, making it a timeless fairy tale cherished by readers.