Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Touch is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1851. The story tells the tale of King Midas, a wealthy and powerful ruler who is obsessed with gold. One day, he is granted a wish by the god Dionysus, who gives him the ability to turn anything he touches into gold. At first, Midas is thrilled with his new power and uses it to accumulate even more wealth. However, he soon realizes that his golden touch has unintended consequences, as he cannot eat, drink, or even touch his loved ones without turning them into solid gold. As his kingdom crumbles around him, Midas realizes the true cost of his greed and learns a valuable lesson about the dangers of materialism and the importance of human connection. The Golden Touch is a timeless fable that explores themes of greed, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766196798.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.
