"John Ball's Dream; and the King's Lesson" is a collection of two philosophical stories by the English writer and artist William Morris. In the first story, the author tells the story of John Ball, who believes in justice and equality between people, which awakens in him the desire to fight for freedom and justice. In the second story, "The King's Lesson", Morris addresses the problem of power and corruption in society through the lens of the ruler's actions. These stories challenge readers to think about important questions of justice, power, and the struggle for one's rights. The works offer a deep philosophical view of social problems and provoke consideration of the most important values in the life of every person.