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Home Life With Cats
The introduction to this delightful poetry book, by Desmond Morris, explores the special relationship between writers and cats. Writing being a lonely pursuit, the cat is a perfect companion for the creative spirit. Edward Lear, Isaac Newton, Samuel Johnson, Pow, Dumas, Dickens are just some of history's great cat lovers.
The book contains 34 beautiful poems, most of them with an appropriate color illustration by Karin van Heerden.
The poems deal with all aspects of the relationship between cats and their owners or matters of interest to our feline friends, like spoiling them (The Cat's Heaven), growing old (Foxie), doors and fences (Town Life), death (Nickie), feeding time (Snacks), mice (The Cat In The Cathedral or Rat Apocalypse), rules for kittens (Rules), having pets is good for you (Relating To The Pet) and loss (The Lost Grave).
This is a brilliant celebration of cats that he has known and loved, by a great UK author. Home Life With Cats is a treasure trove of delight and ought to be in every cat lover's home.
The book contains 34 beautiful poems, most of them with an appropriate color illustration by Karin van Heerden.
The poems deal with all aspects of the relationship between cats and their owners or matters of interest to our feline friends, like spoiling them (The Cat's Heaven), growing old (Foxie), doors and fences (Town Life), death (Nickie), feeding time (Snacks), mice (The Cat In The Cathedral or Rat Apocalypse), rules for kittens (Rules), having pets is good for you (Relating To The Pet) and loss (The Lost Grave).
This is a brilliant celebration of cats that he has known and loved, by a great UK author. Home Life With Cats is a treasure trove of delight and ought to be in every cat lover's home.
- GenresPoetry
Hardcover
Published January 1, 1992
About the author
Brian W. Aldiss
835 books680 followersPseudonyms: Jael Cracken, Peter Pica, John Runciman, C.C. Shackleton, Arch Mendicant, & "Doc" Peristyle.
Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999.
Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends.
Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999.
Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends.
Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
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March 19, 2015
A different side to Brian Aldiss. I too "thank whatever gods there be" for cats. I love Karin Van Heerden's illustrations. I'd love some on my walls.
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The book contains 34 beautiful original poems, most of them with an appropriate colour illustration by Karin van Heerden. The poems deal with all aspects of the relationship between cats and their owners or matters of interest to our feline friends, like spoiling them (The Cat’s Heaven), growing old (Foxie), doors and fences (Town Life), death (Nickie), feeding time (Snacks), mice (The Cat In The Cathedral or Rat Apocalypse), rules for kittens (Rules), having pets is good for you (Relating To The Pet) and loss (The Lost Grave). This is a brilliant celebration of cats that he has known and loved, by a great UK author. Home Life With Cats is a treasure trove of delight and ought to be in every cat lover’s home.
blurb:
The book contains 34 beautiful original poems, most of them with an appropriate colour illustration by Karin van Heerden. The poems deal with all aspects of the relationship between cats and their owners or matters of interest to our feline friends, like spoiling them (The Cat’s Heaven), growing old (Foxie), doors and fences (Town Life), death (Nickie), feeding time (Snacks), mice (The Cat In The Cathedral or Rat Apocalypse), rules for kittens (Rules), having pets is good for you (Relating To The Pet) and loss (The Lost Grave). This is a brilliant celebration of cats that he has known and loved, by a great UK author. Home Life With Cats is a treasure trove of delight and ought to be in every cat lover’s home.
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