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The collection follows a parade of anthropomorphic barnyard episodes centered on Eustace, a conscientious drake who becomes entangled in debates about modern parenthood, gender roles, and social reform after his mate rejects traditional incubation in favor of communal solutions. Mischief, gossip, and misunderstandings spread through the barnyard, affecting hens, roosters, and fostered ducklings while satirizing social pretensions and moral posturing. Humorous vignettes use animal characters to probe domestic duties, reputation, and the clash between progressive ideas and conventional expectations, mixing light satire with whimsical illustrations.
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