Description
Explore the enchanting world of 'Literary Cats', a delightful exploration into how our beloved felines have shaped literature across ages. This beautifully illustrated book showcases the profound connection between cats and the literary imagination, with engaging insights into classic characters like Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and Bob the Street Cat. With an ISBN of 9781851245734, this brand new 2023 release from Bodleian Library Publishing is an essential addition for all cat lovers and book enthusiasts alike.
Delve into the history and cultural significance of cats in books, from ancient myths to contemporary novels. This comprehensive guide also highlights the genuine cats of literary greats such as Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, and Patricia Highsmith. The rich narrative uncovers how felines have inspired countless works, revealing their crucial roles across different literary genres.
Additionally, the book features insightful sections on cats in world literature, showcasing unique feline narrators and companions from various cultures, including Japan, Eastern Europe, and Germany, emphasizing their universal allure. This delightful read is perfect for anyone interested in the bond between literature and cats, inviting you to celebrate these inspirational connections.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, and please note that delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Add 'Literary Cats' to your collection today, and embark on this literary adventure with our favorite furry friends!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245734
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
â€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, uncovering their domestication, early cultural beginnings and religious associations, exploring their roles in different literary genres and revealing some real-life authors’ cats, including those belonging to Edgar Allen 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, this book celebrates the inspirational connections between our favourite feline friends and the literary imagination.
Delve into the history and cultural significance of cats in books, from ancient myths to contemporary novels. This comprehensive guide also highlights the genuine cats of literary greats such as Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, and Patricia Highsmith. The rich narrative uncovers how felines have inspired countless works, revealing their crucial roles across different literary genres.
Additionally, the book features insightful sections on cats in world literature, showcasing unique feline narrators and companions from various cultures, including Japan, Eastern Europe, and Germany, emphasizing their universal allure. This delightful read is perfect for anyone interested in the bond between literature and cats, inviting you to celebrate these inspirational connections.
Enjoy free shipping on this item, and please note that delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Add 'Literary Cats' to your collection today, and embark on this literary adventure with our favorite furry friends!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245734
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
â€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, uncovering their domestication, early cultural beginnings and religious associations, exploring their roles in different literary genres and revealing some real-life authors’ cats, including those belonging to Edgar Allen 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, this book celebrates the inspirational connections between our favourite feline friends and the literary imagination.