The Golden Touch

By Nathaniel Hawthorne and Paul Galdone

Book Overview

The Golden Touch is a classic short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story follows the life of King Midas, who is granted the power to turn anything he touches into gold by the god Dionysus. At first, King Midas is thrilled with his newfound ability and begins to turn everything he touches into gold. However, he soon realizes that his gift is actually a curse as he cannot eat, drink or touch his loved ones without turning them into gold. The story explores themes of greed, the dangers of excessive wealth and the importance of appreciating the simple things in life. As King Midas learns the hard way, wealth and material possessions cannot replace the love and warmth of human relationships. The Golden Touch is a timeless tale that has been adapted into various forms of media, including plays, operas, and films. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and moral fables.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162868023
• ISBN13: 9781162868028
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"