The Man, The Hen, The Gold Egg

By Edgar C Reed

The Man, The Hen, The Gold Egg is a timeless moral tale set in a rustic, medieval village. It follows the journey of a humble farmer who discovers a miraculous golden egg in his hen's nest. At first bewildered, he soon realizes the egg is made of pure gold and begins collecting one each day. With each egg, his wealth grows-transforming his modest life into one of luxury, fine clothes, and a grand manor. However, as riches accumulate, so does his greed. No longer content with a single egg a day, he becomes obsessed with the idea of extracting all the golden eggs at once. Driven by impatience and avarice, he kills the hen-only to find nothing inside. In that moment, his golden fortune ends. The consequences are swift and devastating. He loses everything: his wealth, his home, and his beloved wife. Once a prosperous man, he is reduced to a beggar on the streets, haunted by his own foolishness. The story ends as a cautionary fable, emphasizing the eternal truth that unchecked greed often leads to ruin. This richly illustrated tale is both visually captivating and morally profound, reminding readers of all ages that patience and gratitude are far more rewarding than the fleeting lure of instant gain.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCC754ZS
• ISBN13: 9798287103309
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"