Audiobooks by John Ruskin

The King of the Golden River

"The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin is a timeless fairy tale that weaves moral wisdom into a vivid, magical narrative. Written in the mid-19th century, this enchanting story follows three brothers living in a fertile valley: the cruel and greedy Schwartz and Hans, and the kind-hearted Gluck. When a supernatural encounter with the Southwest Wind changes their fortunes, only Gluck’s compassion and selflessness reveal the true secret of the Golden River. Rich with beautiful imagery and a powerful lesson about the triumph of virtue over greed, Ruskin’s classic remains a beloved tale of hope, humility, and the transformative power of kindness. Perfect for listeners young and old who appreciate moral tales wrapped in fantasy and wonder. Narrated warmly by Melissa-Marie Shriner, this audiobook brings new life to Ruskin’s magical world."

John Ruskin (Author), Melissa-Marie Shriner (Narrator)

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The King of the Golden River

"Step into the enchanting world of The King of the Golden River, a classic Victorian fairy tale by John Ruskin, now available as an immersive audiobook. This beautifully crafted moral fable follows the journey of three brothers—Hans, Schwartz, and the kind-hearted Gluck—as they encounter the mysterious King of the Golden River, whose magic holds the power to transform their fates. With themes of greed, kindness, and redemption, this captivating story transports listeners to a land of rolling mountains, golden waters, and unexpected lessons. Perfect for fans of classic literature, fairy tales, and timeless moral storytelling, this audiobook delivers a heartwarming experience for both children and adults. "

John Ruskin (Author), Myriam Berger (Narrator)

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Born in England – Exploring English Poetry - London

"Poetry. A form of words that seems so elegantly simple in one verse and so cleverly complex in another. Each poet has a particular style, an individual and unique way with words and yet each of us seems to recognise the path and destination of where the verses lead, even if sometimes the full comprehension may be a little beyond us.Through the centuries every culture has produced verse to symbolize and to describe everything from everyday life, natural wonders, the human condition and even in its more hubristic moments, the crushing triumph of an enemy.In the volumes of this series, we take a look at poetry through the prism of individual regions of England, or sometimes more quaintly known as ‘Albion’, or ‘Blighty’, through the centuries of its gloried history.England, despite its perception of reserve and under-statement has, in reality, strode the global stage at various time in many things, both good and bad, from Empire to long distance running. Here our focus in on its literature. Famed for its fiction and dramas, it is equally admired for its plethora of gifted poets and the dazzling verse which has added so much to its artistic legacy. These classic poets are wonders of their age and of their art. Genius is written in their names.In this volume the instantly globally recognisable city of London has, for century after century, dominated the country. Its rich history of art, culture and commerce interweave with generation after generation of poets to produce a supremely rich tapestry of undimmed brilliance. Our poets include Alexander Pope, Amy Levy, Edmund Spenser, John Keats, G K Chesterton and a host of others. Genius has many names."

Alexander Pope, Algernon Charles Swinburne, Ben Jonson, Charlotte Mew, Charlotte Smith, Christina Rossetti, Daniel Defoe, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edmund Spenser, Edward Lear, Edward Thomas, Elizabeth Siddal, G K Chesterton, Geoffrey Chaucer, John Donne, John Keats, John Milton, John Ruskin, Lord Byron, Robert Browning, Thomas Gray, Thomas Hood, William Blake, William Morris (Author), David Shaw-Parker, Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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Lectures on Landscape

"A series of lectures on landscape painting delivered at Oxford in 1871, by artist, critic, and social commentator, John Ruskin."

John Ruskin (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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The Stones of Venice, Volume 2

"The Stones of Venice is a three-volume treatise on Venetian art and architecture by English art historian John Ruskin, first published from 1851 to 1853. Intending to prove how the architecture in Venice exemplified the principles he discussed in his earlier work, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, Ruskin examined the city in detail, describing for example over eighty churches. He discusses architecture of Venice's Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and provides a general history of the city as well. The book aroused considerable interest in Victorian Britain and beyond. The chapter "The Nature of Gothic" (from volume 2) was admired by William Morris, who published it separately in an edition which is in itself an example of Gothic revival. It inspired Marcel Proust; the narrator of the Recherche visits Venice with his mother in a state of enthusiasm for Ruskin. The Stones of Venice is considered one of the most influential books of the 19th century. (Summary adapted from the Wikipedia by Leni)"

John Ruskin (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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The Stones of Venice, Volume 1

"The Stones of Venice is a three-volume treatise on Venetian art and architecture by English art historian John Ruskin, first published from 1851 to 1853. Intending to prove how the architecture in Venice exemplified the principles he discussed in his earlier work, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, Ruskin examined the city in detail, describing for example over eighty churches. He discusses architecture of Venice's Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance periods, and provides a general history of the city as well. The book aroused considerable interest in Victorian Britain and beyond. The chapter "The Nature of Gothic" (from volume 2) was admired by William Morris, who published it separately in an edition which is in itself an example of Gothic revival. It inspired Marcel Proust; the narrator of the Recherche visits Venice with his mother in a state of enthusiasm for Ruskin. The Stones of Venice is considered one of the most influential books of the 19th century. (Summary adapted from the Wikipedia by Leni)"

John Ruskin (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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From the Tower Window of My Bookhouse

"Full of delightful fairy tales, charming poems and engaging stories, this is the fifth volume of the "My Bookhouse" series for little ones. Originally published in the 1920's as a six volume set, these books, edited by Olive Beaupre Miller, contained the best in children's literature, stories, poems and nursery rhymes. They progressed in difficulty through the different volumes. (Summary by Maria Therese) Note: Due to a numbering error, the audio introductions do not say "Section 6" but jump from 5 to 7. There is no text missing."

John Ruskin (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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Far from the Madding Crowd

"Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is Thomas Hardy's fourth novel and offers in ample measure the details of English rural life that Hardy so relished. Hardy's growing taste for tragedy is also evident in the novel. It first appeared, anonymously, as a monthly magazine serial, where it gained a wide readership and critical acclaim. According to Virginia Woolf, "The subject was right; the method was right; the poet and the countryman, the sensual man, the sombre reflective man, the man of learning, all enlisted to produce a book which . . . must hold its place among the great English novels." The book is often regarded as an early piece of feminist literature, since it features an independent woman with the courage to defy convention by running a farm herself. Although Bathsheba's passionate nature leads her into serious errors of judgment, Hardy endows her with sufficient resilience, intelligence, and good luck to overcome her youthful folly."

John Ruskin, Thomas Hardy (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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[Dutch] - 20.000 Mijlen onder Zee

"Kapitein Nemo, de Nautilus en de mysterieuze diepten van de oceaan: Onvergetelijk. Kom mee op een avontuur langs de pracht van koraal en parels, de dreiging van haaien en reuze inktvissen, de wonderen van biologie en techniek, een reis van Antarctica naar Atlantis. Of we nu meegaan in een verhaal van het fantastische onbekende, een vertelling van het zwartste in de ziel van de mens, of een nieuwe interpretatie van de Odyssee van Homerus, we zullen allen genieten van een fantastische reis. Zeeziekte is optioneel. (samenvatting van Marlo Dianne) Dit boek werd in het Nederlands in twee delen uitgegeven. Deel 1 (Oostelijk halfrond) bevatte de hoofdstukken 1 t/m 24 en in deel 2 (Westelijk halfrond) werden de hoofdstukken doorgenummerd: 25 t/m 47. Deze opname bevat alle hoofdstukken van beide delen. De vertaler is onbekend."

John Ruskin (Author), Bart de Leeuw (Narrator)

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The U.P. Trail

"Grey's story of the struggles to build the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 1860's. Typical western characters, but placed in a factual setting. His first real attempt at historical fiction. The heroes must battle the human challenges of greed, ruthlessness, and ambition, as well as the tremendous challenges of nature, to make the rail connection between East and West. (Summary by Bob Rollins)"

John Ruskin (Author), Bob R (Narrator)

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Unto This Last: Four Essays on the First Principles of Political Economy

"John Ruskin (1819 – 1900) is best known for his work as an art critic and social critic, but is remembered as an author, poet and artist as well. Unto This Last is an important work of political economic though that influenced Gandhi, among others. (Hugh McGuire/Wikipedia)"

John Ruskin (Author), Unknown (Narrator)

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