Literary Cats

Name: Literary Cats
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851245734
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Judith Robinson and Scott Pack

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Literary Cats by Judith Robinson and Scott Pack explores the delightful interplay between cats and classic literature, offering a series of charming stories and anecdotes that capture the essence of these feline companions. It presents a heart-warming and whimsical journey into how cats have inspired and accompanied some of the greatest writers and works throughout literary history. This book celebrates the enigmatic and endearing nature of cats, making it a purr-fect read for both cat lovers and literary enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this delightful exploration if you are fascinated by the world of felines and their influence on literature. The book beautifully captures the charm and mystery of cats, offering witty and heartwarming insights that appeal to anyone who appreciates both the written word and the company of a curious cat.

Literary Cats

Cats have provided the inspiration for an incredible range of fiction, memoir and poetry, from ancient myths and fables to much-loved children's books, and from classic tales to contemporary novels. A must for all cat-lovers, this book celebrates the inspirational connections between our favourite feline friends and the literary imagination.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about cats in books. A wonderful idea, beautifully executed. - Viv Groskop

Cats have provided the inspiration for an incredible range of fiction, memoir, and poetry, from ancient myths and fables to much-loved children's books, and from classic tales to contemporary novels.

Featuring such famous feline characters as Puss in Boots, Tom Kitten, Pangur Bán, the Cheshire Cat, Macavity, Pluto, and Bob the street cat, this light-hearted book is a whirlwind journey through the history of literary cats. It uncovers their domestication, early cultural beginnings, and religious associations, explores their roles in different literary genres, and reveals some real-life authors' cats, including those belonging to Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Patricia Highsmith, and Muriel Spark.

A section on cats in world literature introduces narrator cats and cat companions from Japan, Eastern Europe, France, Greece, Germany, and Finland, demonstrating their enduring worldwide appeal.

A must for all cat-lovers, Literary Cats celebrates the inspirational connections between our favourite feline friends and the literary imagination.

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Literary Cats is praised for its creative exploration of the role of cats in literature. It elegantly integrates interesting facts and insights, providing an engaging read for cat lovers and literature enthusiasts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851245734

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 15 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 444g

Pages: 208

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Fiction General Fiction Judith Robinson Science & Nature Scott Pack

About the Author

Judith Robinson is a Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University's Business School and a PhD candidate at Humboldt University, Berlin.

Scott Pack is a writer, editor and publisher.