Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose by Charles Deulin

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Author Deulin, Charles, 1822-1877
Illustrator Lynen, Amédée, 1852-1938
Translator Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Title Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary "Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose" by Charles Deulin is a whimsical tale adapted into English by Andrew Lang, first published in the late 19th century. This book falls into the category of children's literature and fairy tales, drawing from French folklore and oral traditions. It revolves around themes of innocence, adventure, and the pursuit of dreams, as it follows the journey of a simple-minded boy named Johnny Nut who longs to taste roast goose, leading him through various humorous and magical encounters. The story chronicles Johnny Nut, an innocent cow-boy who, after enduring a life of simple meals, sets off to taste roast goose from the famed village of Hergnies. Along his journey, he faces numerous mishaps, including losing a chicken, a cow, and even a maid he intended to marry. However, luck smiles upon him when he discovers a golden goose that leads to a series of comical events involving a group of villagers who become magically stuck to the goose. Ultimately, Johnny's journey culminates in his unexpected rise to royalty when he causes the melancholic princess to laugh. The tale not only entertains with its slapstick humor but underscores the importance of kindness, simplicity, and the joy found in life's unexpected turns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Farmers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Geese -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 47428
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 21, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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