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The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories
Cat fanciers will want to curl up with this collection of tales about felines of many temperaments ― adventurous, naive, crafty, and independent. Nearly thirty stories offer a rich variety of moods and settings, from H. P. Lovecraft's chilling tale of revenge, "The Cats of Ulthar," to Honoré de Balzac's droll satire of British respectability, "The Afflictions of an English Cat."
Selections include Emile Zola's fable "Cat's Paradise," in which an indoor cat takes to the streets; "Gipsy" by Booth Tarkington, a brilliant study of a wild cat; "The Cat that Walked by Himself" from Rudyard Kipling's Just So stories; "Tom Quartz" by Mark Twain; "How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe" by Charles G. D. Roberts; Charles Perrault's classic rendition of "Puss in Boots"; and entrancing cat tales by Saki, Bram Stoker, Théophile Gautier, and others.
Selections include Emile Zola's fable "Cat's Paradise," in which an indoor cat takes to the streets; "Gipsy" by Booth Tarkington, a brilliant study of a wild cat; "The Cat that Walked by Himself" from Rudyard Kipling's Just So stories; "Tom Quartz" by Mark Twain; "How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe" by Charles G. D. Roberts; Charles Perrault's classic rendition of "Puss in Boots"; and entrancing cat tales by Saki, Bram Stoker, Théophile Gautier, and others.
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First published June 29, 2015
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William Livingston Alden
57 books1 followerWilliam Livingston Alden (1837–1908) was a prominent American journalist, fiction writer, humorist and canoe enthusiast. He was a US diplomat in Rome from 1885 to 1890 and thereafter lived in Europe until shortly before his death.
He was an early member of the Theosophical Society, an esoteric organization founded by Helena Blavatsky in 1875. Alden is also credited with bringing the sport of canoeing to the United States. He founded the country's first canoeing organization, the New York Canoe Club, in 1871.
He was an early member of the Theosophical Society, an esoteric organization founded by Helena Blavatsky in 1875. Alden is also credited with bringing the sport of canoeing to the United States. He founded the country's first canoeing organization, the New York Canoe Club, in 1871.
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December 23, 2015
**** Tobermory by Saki
Teaching domestic cats to talk would certainly be an amazing scientific accomplishment - but are you sure we'd really want to hear what they have to say? Here, a group of guests at a hoity-toity British dinner party learn that they absolutely do not want to hear from the cat.
This really isn't one for the cat lovers - but it's a cuttingly humorous look at the humans.
*** The Cat that Walked by Himself by Rudyard Kipling
An entertaining fable about how humans domesticated animals. Several species here make what they think is a good bargain - but the house cat is clearly the cleverest of all.
***** The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft
A re-read (of course!)
The inhabitants of the village of Ulthar have long tolerated the creepy old couple that they suspect has been kidnapping and killing their pets. After all, they don't have any hard proof, and perhaps it's easier just to mourn Fluffy. However, a boy from a travelling nomad caravan has no such compunctions. When his beloved kitten falls victim to the unsavory couple, he will appeal to his strange gods for justice - and finally, things will change in Ulthar.
*** Cats’ Paradise by Émile Zola
So, you're going along with this one, thinking, "what an accurate depiction of the mentality of a feline!" as you follow the fat, comfortable house cat in his (mis)adventures after he runs away from his mistress. And then, it takes an abrupt turn into political allegory, and you go "Hmm."
However, I think Zola might've done a bit too good a job with the cat's perspective, because I ended up siding up more with the house cat than with the alley cat. (Clearly not the intended result.)
* The Cat’s Grave by Natsume Sōseki
Maybe it's a cultural difference, but I did not get the point of this at all. A family cat gets sick and no one much cares. It dies, and then the family summons up some gestures toward mourning. However, no real conclusions are drawn, and it ends oddly (I had to double-check that it was really meant to be the end), leaving the reader with a feeling of unfocused dislike for the family described.
*** The Black and White Dynasties by Théophile Gautier
This piece superficially resembles the previous (Natsume Sōseki) story in that it seems to be the author's reminiscence about cats he has owned. Neither follow a traditional story structure. However, the tone and feeling couldn't be more different in the two different pieces. Gautier's essay is full of affection and love, as he thinks back on the entertaining habits and charming behaviors of his pets.
*** Midshipman, the Cat by John Coleman Adams
Another in the "Cats I Have Known" genre. A group of leisure yachties are adopted by a wharf cat, who finds himself quite at home on board. Full of amusing anecdotes and the love of both cats and boats - although the ending is rather poignant.
*** The Cat by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Left to fend for himself in a mountain cabin over the winter, a domestic cat forms a friendship with a vagrant seeking shelter. The seemingly-simple story has interesting and complex dynamics involving the limits of affection, dependency, responsibility and communication.
**** The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault
A classic version of a classic tale.
The Watchers by Bram Stoker
No star rating, as this is not a complete work - it's actually an excerpt from Stoker's 'Jewel of Seven Stars.' I quite liked the novel, but this random bit featuring a pet cat doesn't work on its own.
*** Zut by Guy Wetmore Carryl
Two French shopkeepers get into a feud involving a lovely Angora cat. The cat belongs to one - but decides that it'd rather spend time at the new, fancy salon across the way - much like many customers! The cat's the only one here that's not upset by the situation.
** The Afflictions of an English Cat by Honoré de Balzac
Political satire often doesn't age that well, and this piece is an example of that. Probably would be more greatly appreciated by those with a in-depth, detailed knowledge of mid-19th-century issues.
*** Gipsy by Booth Tarkington
This one draws on the tradition that cats and dogs are natural enemies. Gipsy the cat falls afoul of Duke the dog one day, while trying to steal a fishbone... and all does not end well. Obviously meant to be funnier than I found it; I guess I'm just a bit too softhearted!
*** The Blue Dryad by G. H. Powell
When a naturalist brings a deadly poisonous snake home from a field excursion, it's a recipe for disaster. But the family's house cat - lazy and indolent as she may be - will save the day.
The story reminded me a lot of 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' - and, indeed, was apparently compared to it in reviews when it was first published (1897).
**** Madame Jolicoeur’s Cat by Thomas A. Janvier
A dryly hilarious story of a widow with two suitors. When she tells both of them that, no matter what, her beloved cat will always come first in her affections, each has a very different reaction. The witty, deadpan delivery of the tale, liberally spiced with the malicious gossip of the widow's acquaintances, makes the story that much funnier. It also helps that a heaping portion of just desserts is served out, in a most appropriate manner.
*** Calvin by Charles Dudley Warner
A charming eulogy for a beloved pet. As any good eulogy should, it really makes the reader feel that they know the salient qualities of the subject - and any cat owner will chuckle and empathize. The author says that everything here is 100% true - and I see no reason to doubt his claim.
Interestingly, the cat described here was given to the author by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
*** The Queen’s Cat by Peggy Bacon
A rather peculiar fairy tale. A king who cannot stand cats marries a princess who is devoted to them. 'Hilarious' hijinks ensue.
**** Plato: The Story of a Cat by A. S. Downs
Things that make you go "awwww..."
Plato is a handsome and charming fellow, and not only that, it turns out he's quite selfless. I'd adopt him in a heartbeat.
*** Frisk’s First Rat by Charles W. Chesnutt
Intended for reading aloud to children, this brief story about a kitten catching his first rat is cute - but there's not that much to it.
*** Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat by L. M. Montgomery
Originally published in "Further Chronicles of Avonlea," this is an 'Anne of Green Gables"-related story. I hadn't read it before, but I recognized the setting and the style from the Montgomery books in the series that I'd read as a girl.
Two young women, living on their own, are pressured into cat-sitting their aunt's treasured feline while she's out of town - even though neither of them like cats. Of course, something goes wrong, and they must appeal to a persistent suitor to come to the rescue.
The humor and attitudes here are quite dated, in a particularly twee way - but it's still not without its charm.
*** How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe by Charles G. D. Roberts
I kept imagining this story being told to the author's children on a Christmas Eve night; the family happily gathered around a roaring fireplace.
Ironically, it looks like it was written well after Roberts permanently left his family behind in the pursuit of his career as a freelance writer.
The story tells of a cat inadvertently left behind on a small island, when the family that summers there goes home for the winter. Originally called 'Marooned,' it's a classic survival tale, as the pampered pet learns new skills to stay alive.
*** From the Diary of a Cat by Edwina Stanton Babcock
These faux diary entries from the point of view of a cat give a humorous insight into the feline type of thought processes. Another charming piece.
**** A Black Affair by W. W. Jacobs
Those with more delicate sensibilities may find themselves put off by the rough humor here - but I found it believable and appropriate for the attitudes of the characters - 19th century sailors.
Cats and birds have always been a bad mix - and there's certainly no exception when both are on board ship. Here, a beloved ship's cat encounters the captain's new parrot - and not all ends well.
This is by the author of the famous horror story, 'The Monkey's Paw' - apparently, during his career, he was more well known for his nautical tales, such as this one.
*** The Yellow Terror by W. L. Alden
Here, a nautical character tells us a salty yarn about a ship's cat with a penchant for fighting - and religion.
**** A Talk with Mark Twain’s Cat, the Owner Being Invisible by The New York Times
Actually, by Zoe Anderson Norris.
Excellent 'save' on the part of a journalist who failed to get the requested interview with Samuel Clemens. Unfortunately, her editor didn't feel the same, although apprently Clemens himself was amused. The piece, and a must-read explanation (not included in this volume) is available here:
http://www.twainquotes.com/19050409.html
** On Cats by Guy de Maupassant
This short piece made me glad that I was not in a position, historically, to become acquainted with Monsieur de Maupassant. Guy had some issues.
I suppose it does a good job of describing the overlap of affection and sadism... but, yeah.
*** The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat by Saki
(Only a cameo here by a cat). Society lady living a life of leisure decides to go out and do a good deed, but is so ineffectual that she can't even manage her rather unambitious plan. Wryly humorous, as one might expect from Saki.
*** My Cat by Michel de Montaigne
When it comes to cats and people, who's zoomin' who?
Very brief.
*** Tom Quartz by Mark Twain
A folksy tale of a miner's cat, purportedly as it was told to Twain. (y'know, beloved & respected as this cat may have been, I'm glad to not be a miner's cat.)
Teaching domestic cats to talk would certainly be an amazing scientific accomplishment - but are you sure we'd really want to hear what they have to say? Here, a group of guests at a hoity-toity British dinner party learn that they absolutely do not want to hear from the cat.
This really isn't one for the cat lovers - but it's a cuttingly humorous look at the humans.
*** The Cat that Walked by Himself by Rudyard Kipling
An entertaining fable about how humans domesticated animals. Several species here make what they think is a good bargain - but the house cat is clearly the cleverest of all.
***** The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft
A re-read (of course!)
The inhabitants of the village of Ulthar have long tolerated the creepy old couple that they suspect has been kidnapping and killing their pets. After all, they don't have any hard proof, and perhaps it's easier just to mourn Fluffy. However, a boy from a travelling nomad caravan has no such compunctions. When his beloved kitten falls victim to the unsavory couple, he will appeal to his strange gods for justice - and finally, things will change in Ulthar.
*** Cats’ Paradise by Émile Zola
So, you're going along with this one, thinking, "what an accurate depiction of the mentality of a feline!" as you follow the fat, comfortable house cat in his (mis)adventures after he runs away from his mistress. And then, it takes an abrupt turn into political allegory, and you go "Hmm."
However, I think Zola might've done a bit too good a job with the cat's perspective, because I ended up siding up more with the house cat than with the alley cat. (Clearly not the intended result.)
* The Cat’s Grave by Natsume Sōseki
Maybe it's a cultural difference, but I did not get the point of this at all. A family cat gets sick and no one much cares. It dies, and then the family summons up some gestures toward mourning. However, no real conclusions are drawn, and it ends oddly (I had to double-check that it was really meant to be the end), leaving the reader with a feeling of unfocused dislike for the family described.
*** The Black and White Dynasties by Théophile Gautier
This piece superficially resembles the previous (Natsume Sōseki) story in that it seems to be the author's reminiscence about cats he has owned. Neither follow a traditional story structure. However, the tone and feeling couldn't be more different in the two different pieces. Gautier's essay is full of affection and love, as he thinks back on the entertaining habits and charming behaviors of his pets.
*** Midshipman, the Cat by John Coleman Adams
Another in the "Cats I Have Known" genre. A group of leisure yachties are adopted by a wharf cat, who finds himself quite at home on board. Full of amusing anecdotes and the love of both cats and boats - although the ending is rather poignant.
*** The Cat by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Left to fend for himself in a mountain cabin over the winter, a domestic cat forms a friendship with a vagrant seeking shelter. The seemingly-simple story has interesting and complex dynamics involving the limits of affection, dependency, responsibility and communication.
**** The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault
A classic version of a classic tale.
The Watchers by Bram Stoker
No star rating, as this is not a complete work - it's actually an excerpt from Stoker's 'Jewel of Seven Stars.' I quite liked the novel, but this random bit featuring a pet cat doesn't work on its own.
*** Zut by Guy Wetmore Carryl
Two French shopkeepers get into a feud involving a lovely Angora cat. The cat belongs to one - but decides that it'd rather spend time at the new, fancy salon across the way - much like many customers! The cat's the only one here that's not upset by the situation.
** The Afflictions of an English Cat by Honoré de Balzac
Political satire often doesn't age that well, and this piece is an example of that. Probably would be more greatly appreciated by those with a in-depth, detailed knowledge of mid-19th-century issues.
*** Gipsy by Booth Tarkington
This one draws on the tradition that cats and dogs are natural enemies. Gipsy the cat falls afoul of Duke the dog one day, while trying to steal a fishbone... and all does not end well. Obviously meant to be funnier than I found it; I guess I'm just a bit too softhearted!
*** The Blue Dryad by G. H. Powell
When a naturalist brings a deadly poisonous snake home from a field excursion, it's a recipe for disaster. But the family's house cat - lazy and indolent as she may be - will save the day.
The story reminded me a lot of 'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' - and, indeed, was apparently compared to it in reviews when it was first published (1897).
**** Madame Jolicoeur’s Cat by Thomas A. Janvier
A dryly hilarious story of a widow with two suitors. When she tells both of them that, no matter what, her beloved cat will always come first in her affections, each has a very different reaction. The witty, deadpan delivery of the tale, liberally spiced with the malicious gossip of the widow's acquaintances, makes the story that much funnier. It also helps that a heaping portion of just desserts is served out, in a most appropriate manner.
*** Calvin by Charles Dudley Warner
A charming eulogy for a beloved pet. As any good eulogy should, it really makes the reader feel that they know the salient qualities of the subject - and any cat owner will chuckle and empathize. The author says that everything here is 100% true - and I see no reason to doubt his claim.
Interestingly, the cat described here was given to the author by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
*** The Queen’s Cat by Peggy Bacon
A rather peculiar fairy tale. A king who cannot stand cats marries a princess who is devoted to them. 'Hilarious' hijinks ensue.
**** Plato: The Story of a Cat by A. S. Downs
Things that make you go "awwww..."
Plato is a handsome and charming fellow, and not only that, it turns out he's quite selfless. I'd adopt him in a heartbeat.
*** Frisk’s First Rat by Charles W. Chesnutt
Intended for reading aloud to children, this brief story about a kitten catching his first rat is cute - but there's not that much to it.
*** Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat by L. M. Montgomery
Originally published in "Further Chronicles of Avonlea," this is an 'Anne of Green Gables"-related story. I hadn't read it before, but I recognized the setting and the style from the Montgomery books in the series that I'd read as a girl.
Two young women, living on their own, are pressured into cat-sitting their aunt's treasured feline while she's out of town - even though neither of them like cats. Of course, something goes wrong, and they must appeal to a persistent suitor to come to the rescue.
The humor and attitudes here are quite dated, in a particularly twee way - but it's still not without its charm.
*** How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe by Charles G. D. Roberts
I kept imagining this story being told to the author's children on a Christmas Eve night; the family happily gathered around a roaring fireplace.
Ironically, it looks like it was written well after Roberts permanently left his family behind in the pursuit of his career as a freelance writer.
The story tells of a cat inadvertently left behind on a small island, when the family that summers there goes home for the winter. Originally called 'Marooned,' it's a classic survival tale, as the pampered pet learns new skills to stay alive.
*** From the Diary of a Cat by Edwina Stanton Babcock
These faux diary entries from the point of view of a cat give a humorous insight into the feline type of thought processes. Another charming piece.
**** A Black Affair by W. W. Jacobs
Those with more delicate sensibilities may find themselves put off by the rough humor here - but I found it believable and appropriate for the attitudes of the characters - 19th century sailors.
Cats and birds have always been a bad mix - and there's certainly no exception when both are on board ship. Here, a beloved ship's cat encounters the captain's new parrot - and not all ends well.
This is by the author of the famous horror story, 'The Monkey's Paw' - apparently, during his career, he was more well known for his nautical tales, such as this one.
*** The Yellow Terror by W. L. Alden
Here, a nautical character tells us a salty yarn about a ship's cat with a penchant for fighting - and religion.
**** A Talk with Mark Twain’s Cat, the Owner Being Invisible by The New York Times
Actually, by Zoe Anderson Norris.
Excellent 'save' on the part of a journalist who failed to get the requested interview with Samuel Clemens. Unfortunately, her editor didn't feel the same, although apprently Clemens himself was amused. The piece, and a must-read explanation (not included in this volume) is available here:
http://www.twainquotes.com/19050409.html
** On Cats by Guy de Maupassant
This short piece made me glad that I was not in a position, historically, to become acquainted with Monsieur de Maupassant. Guy had some issues.
I suppose it does a good job of describing the overlap of affection and sadism... but, yeah.
*** The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat by Saki
(Only a cameo here by a cat). Society lady living a life of leisure decides to go out and do a good deed, but is so ineffectual that she can't even manage her rather unambitious plan. Wryly humorous, as one might expect from Saki.
*** My Cat by Michel de Montaigne
When it comes to cats and people, who's zoomin' who?
Very brief.
*** Tom Quartz by Mark Twain
A folksy tale of a miner's cat, purportedly as it was told to Twain. (y'know, beloved & respected as this cat may have been, I'm glad to not be a miner's cat.)
September 17, 2015
What a delightful collection! It contains everything from classic cat stories and fairy tales to fantastical suspense, authors from Rudyard Kipling and Charles Perrault to Bram Stoker, H.P. Lovecraft and L.M. Montgomery. These cats are pampered or homeless, go to sea or stay home; they are famous, personified, feared or just loved. Some seek revenge, others tolerate those around them; some protect humans, others protect themselves. Some stories are entertaining and some spooky while others poignant or wistfully nostalgic.
Through it all the theme remains: cats are cats, and any cat-owned will recognize the truth.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Through it all the theme remains: cats are cats, and any cat-owned will recognize the truth.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 24, 2015
Twenty nine cat tales – a vast kitty potpourri for the cat person – but of such varying quality! Here are some of the funniest cat stories you will read, others that are like oatmeal – plain and as interesting as, well, oatmeal – and others that will bore the socks off of you.
Suggestion? Relish the best and if you feel yourself daydreaming or nodding off reading another – skip that and move on…
Suggestion? Relish the best and if you feel yourself daydreaming or nodding off reading another – skip that and move on…
September 29, 2015
Delightful cover aside, I found The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories a disappointment. A collection of nearly 30 stories focusing on felines "of many temperaments", most of them I assume are in the public domain, this should have been the perfect book for a cat aficionado like myself. Yet from the very first story, I couldn't shake the feeling that this collection had been put together by someone who hated cats.
There were simply too many cat deaths (most of them not natural), casual animal abuse and mentions of cat hate for me to be comfortable with. I acknowledge that the stories came from a different time that of course possessed different views about violence and animals... but I keep asking: is this truly the best collection Dover could've put together on cats? And the answer is: I'd be surprised if it was. That's not even going into other issues, such as casual sexism, in the stories.
Also, thanks for putting in that utterly disgusting piece by Guy de Maupassant. Really, every cat lover wants to know how he thought about strangling cats every time he saw one, that he watched a cat in a snare die rather than helping it and that he had gross views about women. Really.
Sure, there are a few stories that were entertaining (the excerpt from Bram Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars made me recall that I really need to get myself a copy). But given I always managed to be surprised when a cat wasn't killed, abused or hurt in a story, this collection really is of dubious quality and purpose.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley for review.
There were simply too many cat deaths (most of them not natural), casual animal abuse and mentions of cat hate for me to be comfortable with. I acknowledge that the stories came from a different time that of course possessed different views about violence and animals... but I keep asking: is this truly the best collection Dover could've put together on cats? And the answer is: I'd be surprised if it was. That's not even going into other issues, such as casual sexism, in the stories.
Also, thanks for putting in that utterly disgusting piece by Guy de Maupassant. Really, every cat lover wants to know how he thought about strangling cats every time he saw one, that he watched a cat in a snare die rather than helping it and that he had gross views about women. Really.
Sure, there are a few stories that were entertaining (the excerpt from Bram Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars made me recall that I really need to get myself a copy). But given I always managed to be surprised when a cat wasn't killed, abused or hurt in a story, this collection really is of dubious quality and purpose.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley for review.
July 17, 2015
There were a few stories that I really enjoyed, but overall I was disappointed by this collection. A lot of the stories were definitely written by people that loved cats, but at least a handful of the stories didn't seem to have a very positive view of cats. There was also more than one story where a cat died or was killed, which doesn't really seem like something that would appeal to the target audience of cat lovers...
Received from NetGalley.
Received from NetGalley.
October 6, 2022
This book was very disappointing. It's not really a book for cat lovers, it's a book for cat haters!
In all the stories that I read, (I did not finish it) the cat is not a nice character. These are classic stories by some very well known authors. I guess this is what people have traditionally thought of cats...very sad to say!
I think if they were doing a book of contemporary short stories, maybe they'd have better luck with putting the cat in a better light. I think THAT'S the book that Dover should do. I'm a big fan of Dover, BTW, I usually love their books and just wanted to mention that.
But no cat lover is going to enjoy this book. I hardly ever do not finish a book, but I just could not go any further. I do love the cover art, and was so hoping to enjoy the book.
Cats, IMHO, have been so misjudged. I am convinced that cats are treated like introverts in our society, judged very harshly for behaviors that people don't even try to understand. I recently rescued a beautiful black kitty and he is so sweet! How can people do such cruel things to black cats just because of the color of their fur??? It all goes back to the same attitude that is expressed in this book.
I challenge people who think this way to actually get to know a cat --- THEN see if you actually agree with all the hype that is said about them!
In all the stories that I read, (I did not finish it) the cat is not a nice character. These are classic stories by some very well known authors. I guess this is what people have traditionally thought of cats...very sad to say!
I think if they were doing a book of contemporary short stories, maybe they'd have better luck with putting the cat in a better light. I think THAT'S the book that Dover should do. I'm a big fan of Dover, BTW, I usually love their books and just wanted to mention that.
But no cat lover is going to enjoy this book. I hardly ever do not finish a book, but I just could not go any further. I do love the cover art, and was so hoping to enjoy the book.
Cats, IMHO, have been so misjudged. I am convinced that cats are treated like introverts in our society, judged very harshly for behaviors that people don't even try to understand. I recently rescued a beautiful black kitty and he is so sweet! How can people do such cruel things to black cats just because of the color of their fur??? It all goes back to the same attitude that is expressed in this book.
I challenge people who think this way to actually get to know a cat --- THEN see if you actually agree with all the hype that is said about them!
September 14, 2015
The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories is a highly recommended collection of twenty nine stories featuring cats. Although a majority of the stories will appeal to cat lovers, there are a few that won't. As with any anthology, skip the ones you don't like to move on to the many you will.
Contents in this collection include:
Tobermory by Saki
The Cat that Walked by Himself by Rudyard Kipling
The Cats of Ulthar by H. P. Lovecraft
Cats’ Paradise by Émile Zola
The Cat’s Grave by Natsume Sōseki
The Black and White Dynasties by Théophile Gautier
Midshipman, the Cat by John Coleman Adams
The Cat by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots by Charles Perrault
The Watchers by Bram Stoker
Zut by Guy Wetmore Carryl
The Afflictions of an English Cat by Honoré de Balzac
Gipsy by Booth Tarkington
The Blue Dryad by G. H. Powell
Madame Jolicoeur’s Cat by Thomas A. Janvier
Calvin by Charles Dudley Warner
The Queen’s Cat by Peggy Bacon
Plato: The Story of a Cat by A. S. Downs
Frisk’s First Rat by Charles W. Chesnutt
Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat by L. M. Montgomery
How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe by Charles G. D. Roberts
From the Diary of a Cat by Edwina Stanton Babcock
A Black Affair by W. W. Jacobs
The Yellow Terror by W. L. Alden
A Talk with Mark Twain’s Cat, the Owner Being Invisible by The New York Times
On Cats by Guy de Maupassant
The Philanthropist and the Happy Cat by Saki
My Cat by Michel de Montaigne
Tom Quartz by Mark Twain
Disclosure: My Kindle edition was courtesy of Dover for review purposes.
October 4, 2015
A delightful anthology of 29 cat stories. It is an excellent variety of cat stories . Some of the authors were a surprise to me as I would never had thought of them writing cat stories. If you a cat lover, this is a must read!
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book free from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I was not obliged to write a favorable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book free from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I was not obliged to write a favorable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
July 26, 2015
This is an unusual collection of stories featuring cats. Some funny,some realistic, some sad, some boring. Many familiar authors and several I've never read. Will appeal to feline fans for the most part.
February 21, 2016
A very entertaining and insightful book for cat owners. It takes you into the mind of your feline friends or enemies with an almost-too-real exploration of their worldview. Stories vary in voice and length, perfect for quick reads at your own pace.
July 16, 2015
I love cats. I love reading all of these stories.
January 28, 2016
Yay for cat books! You can read my review here. Also available in Dutch.
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