Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 476 Sinclair, Upton 1878 1968 Fitch, Clarke Garrison, Frederick Sinclair, Upton Beall King Midas: a Romance Published originally in same year under title: Springtime and harvest. Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo HTML file produced by David Widger "King Midas: A Romance" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Arthur, an aspiring poet, and Helen, the vibrant, beautiful daughter of a clergyman, as they navigate their incredibly charged feelings for one another amidst an enchanting backdrop of nature. The tale explores themes of love, artistic ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of "King Midas: A Romance" introduces readers to a picturesque May morning in a lush forest, where Arthur, a young man clad in black, finds solace among blooming flowers and a playful stream. His serene moment is interrupted by the arrival of Helen, a captivating young girl whose spirit embodies the joy of springtime. As they reminisce about their shared past and the deep bond they formed as children, Arthur's long-buried feelings rise to the surface. However, as their casual reunion unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that the love he harbors is not reciprocated in the same way, leading to tension that unfolds dramatically. The beginning of the story establishes a rich setting that enhances the emotional stakes between the characters, hinting at the conflicts and challenges that will follow in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 677729 2025-07-02T12:41:01.986961 text/html 705136 2021-01-27T05:41:21 text/html 302467 2025-07-02T12:41:10.827896 application/epub+zip 313686 2025-07-02T12:41:05.077942 application/epub+zip 298320 2025-07-02T12:41:03.849003 application/epub+zip 550655 2025-07-02T12:41:15.263870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 519153 2025-07-02T12:41:10.053954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465447 2022-09-03T04:56:00.453116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592733 2025-07-02T12:41:01.078965 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 592525 2018-03-10T11:40:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 582519 2013-04-27T14:27:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20320 2025-07-02T12:41:15.391876 application/rdf+xml 14222 2025-07-02T12:41:04.346948 image/jpeg 3713 2025-07-02T12:41:04.095962 image/jpeg 209257 2018-03-18T08:04:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 220082 2021-01-27T05:41:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 208162 2013-04-27T14:29:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 294959 2025-07-02T12:41:02.034944 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia