Deulin, Charles 1822-1877 creator Lynen, Amédée 1852-1938 Lang, Andrew 1844-1912 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2014-11-22 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Farmers -- Juvenile fiction Geese -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47428 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47428 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134106.0 47428