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The King of the Golden River or The Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria by John Ruskin was originally written in 1841 for the twelve-year-old Effie (Euphemia) Gray, whom Ruskin later married. It was published in book form in 1851, and became an early Victorian classic which sold out three editions. In the "Advertisement to the First Edition," which prefaces it, it is called a fairy tale, one, it might be added, that illustrates the triumph of love, kindness, and goodness over evil; however, it could also be characterized as a fable, a fabricated aetiological myth or etiology, and a parable.
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Written in Victorian times, this classic fairy story by John Ruskin was one of the first English "fantasy" books for children. The tale of young, kind-hearted Gluck and his mean older brothers, The King of the Golden River tells of three boys and their search for gold.
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The King of the Golden River is a sparkling story that transports young readers into a magical world where good triumphs over evil, and the bad boys get their just desserts. Beautifully illustrated in elegant style, this little book has the feel of real quality and would make an ideal gift for young readers who enjoy sharing books and reading aloud. (Age 7 and over) --Susan Harrison
John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, also an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. He wrote on subjects ranging from geology to architecture, myth to ornithology, literature to education, and botany to political economy. His writing styles and literary forms were equally varied.
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- PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1482097877
- ISBN 13 9781482097870
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages36
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