Literary Cats

Judith Robinson, Scott Pack

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Bodleian Library
01 October 2022

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: general; Fiction companions; Cats as pets

‘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.

By: Judith Robinson, Scott Pack
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781851245734
ISBN 10: 1851245731
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 October 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction Felines of Note Classic Cats Poetical Cats Books for Kittens Talking Cats Authors and their Cats Astrocats Cats in Fact Cats in Translation Notes Further Reading Index

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.