King Midas

King Midas is a classic tale retold by Upton Sinclair, the famous American writer and social reformer. In this book, Sinclair brings to life the ancient Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted the power to turn everything he touched into gold. The story follows the life of King Midas, a wealthy and powerful ruler who is obsessed with gold. He is granted his wish by the god Dionysus, but soon realizes the downside of his power when he turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue. As the story unfolds, King Midas must come to terms with the consequences of his greed and learn to appreciate the true value of life and love. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including the god Apollo and the mischievous satyr Silenus. Sinclair's retelling of this classic tale is both entertaining and thought-provoking, exploring themes of greed, power, and the true meaning of wealth. The book is beautifully illustrated by renowned artist and illustrator, Howard Pyle, bringing the story to life in vivid detail. Overall, King Midas is a timeless tale that has captivated readers for centuries, and Sinclair's retelling is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or classic literature.The arrangement, it is scarcely necessary to say, pleased Helen very much indeed; the atmosphere of luxury and easy superiority which she found at her aunt's was much to her taste, and she looked forward to being a center of attraction there with the keenest delight. In the meantime, however, she slaked her thirst for happiness just as well at Oakdale, accepting with queenly grace the homage of all who came to lay their presents at her feet. Sunday proved to be a day of triumph, for all the town had come to church, and was as much stirred by the glory of her singing as Arthur had predicted. After the service everyone waited to tell her about it, and so she was radiant indeed.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.