Publisher's Synopsis
Sesame and Lilies and The King of the Golden River is a collection of two works by the renowned Victorian writer and art critic, John Ruskin. The first work, Sesame and Lilies, is a series of lectures that Ruskin delivered in 1864, in which he explores the role of education in society and the importance of reading. The lectures are divided into two parts: ""Of Kings' Treasuries"", which examines the value of books and the role of the reader in interpreting them, and ""Of Queens' Gardens"", which discusses the importance of women's education and their role in shaping society.The second work included in this collection is The King of the Golden River, a fairy tale that Ruskin wrote in 1841. The story follows the adventures of two brothers, Hans and Schwartz, who live in a valley in the Austrian Alps. The brothers are greedy and cruel, but they are taught a lesson by the mysterious ""King of the Golden River"", who rewards kindness and punishes greed.Together, these two works offer a fascinating insight into Ruskin's views on education, society, and morality, and showcase his talent as a writer and storyteller. First published in 1900, Sesame and Lilies and The King of the Golden River remains a classic of Victorian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
