Paws and Icons

The Cultural Impact of Famous Cats

Solomon Raj

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English

Uniek Enterprises
05 December 2023

Popular culture; Humour; Cats as pets

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"""Paws and Symbols: The Social Effect of Well known Felines"" is a charming investigation into the permanent imprint left by cat mates on our shared mindset. This enchanting task digs into the universe of famous felines, both genuine and fictitious, whose impact stretches out a long ways past the bounds of their feathery paws.

From old developments to contemporary mainstream society, felines have held a unique spot in the hearts of people, frequently representing secret, freedom, and appeal. ""Paws and Symbols"" ably explores through history, uncovering the assorted jobs these perplexing animals have played in forming social stories. Whether adored as holy creatures in old Egypt or celebrated as artistic dreams underway of well known scholars, felines have consistently woven themselves into the texture of human imagination.

The display exhibits the ageless charm of amazing felines, for example, the grand Bastet, the adored cat goddess of antiquated Egypt, and the naughty Cheshire Feline from Lewis Carroll's ""Alice's Undertakings in Wonderland."" It investigates how these famous cats have risen above their unique settings to become persevering through images in workmanship, writing, and fables.

The social effect of well known felines isn't restricted to folklore and writing alone. The ascent of the web has introduced another time of feline VIP, with cat powerhouses becoming the overwhelming focus via online entertainment stages. ""Paws and Symbols"" recognizes the contemporary peculiarity of web well known felines, whose eccentric jokes and naturally attractive appeal have gathered large number of devotees, hardening their position in the advanced pantheon.

This presentation welcomes guests to consider the significant associations among people and their catlike mates, perceiving the widespread allure of these charming animals. ""Paws and Symbols"" praises the variety of feline legend as well as features the getting through force of felines to enrapture our minds and leave a permanent paw print on the material of human culture."

By: Solomon Raj
Imprint: Uniek Enterprises
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9788196799366
ISBN 10: 8196799365
Pages: 214
Publication Date: 05 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active