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The King Who Lives Everything by Róbert Ďurec is a modern philosophical fairy tale that tells the story of a powerful king who believes he owns everything—until a mysterious old woman challenges his worldview. Through this quiet encounter, he discovers that life is not about control, but about understanding and presence.

This short, symbolic story is suitable for both children and adults. Its poetic style and deep themes make it a reflective read on ego, freedom, and the essence of being.

The book is released under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license, meaning it can be shared, adapted, and reused for academic, non-academic, and commercial purposes. It may be translated, remixed, or included in creative or educational projects—with credit to the author.

Educators can use it in philosophy, ethics, or literature classes. Artists and creators can adapt it into new forms such as film, apps, or games. Researchers and AI developers can use it for natural language processing, storytelling AI, and cross-lingual studies. Its structure and symbolic depth make it an excellent resource for training AI on emotional understanding and narrative logic.

The story is available for free in multiple formats (HTML, PDF, EPUB) in both English (AI-assisted translation) and the original Slovak version.

This is more than just a story—it’s a tool for learning, reflection, and creation in the digital age.

Last modified: 2025-04-12 (revision #230692)