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The story features an old couple whose lives are disrupted by a mischievous goat that sneezes, causing gold pieces to rain down, leading to a comical scramble for wealth. The old woman, greedy and cunning, deceives her husband by switching their goats and hoarding the gold for herself. Tension arises as she scolds him for neglecting their turnip crop, revealing her selfishness and desire to keep the riches to herself. The narrative explores themes of greed, deception, and the dynamics of their relationship through humor and vivid imagery.
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Old Peter's Russian Tales, Arthur Ransome
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- Released
- 2017
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Ransome
- Publisher
- Books LLC, Reference Series
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781770458598
- Series
- Rating
- 3.35 out of 5
- Description
- The story features an old couple whose lives are disrupted by a mischievous goat that sneezes, causing gold pieces to rain down, leading to a comical scramble for wealth. The old woman, greedy and cunning, deceives her husband by switching their goats and hoarding the gold for herself. Tension arises as she scolds him for neglecting their turnip crop, revealing her selfishness and desire to keep the riches to herself. The narrative explores themes of greed, deception, and the dynamics of their relationship through humor and vivid imagery.