Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales by Carl Van Vechten et al.

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Editor Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Contributor Alden, W. L. (William Livingston), 1837-1908
Contributor Bacon, Peggy, 1895-1987
Contributor Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Contributor Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
Contributor Carryl, Guy Wetmore, 1873-1904
Contributor Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
Contributor Hudson, W. H. (William Henry), 1841-1922
Contributor Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone), 1849-1913
Contributor Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Contributor Powell, G. H. (George Herbert), 1856-1924
Contributor Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946
Contributor Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Contributor Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
LoC No. 21013067
Title Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales
Note Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The cat / M. E. W. Freeman
Zut / G. W. Carryl
A psychical invasion / A. Blackwood
The afflictions of an English cat / H. de Balzac (translated from the French by C. Van Vechten)
Gipsy / B. Tarkington
The Blue Dryad / G. H. Powell
Dick Baker's cat / Mark Twain
The black cat / E. A. Poe
Madame Jolicoeur's cat / T. A. Janvier
A friendly rat / W. H. Hudson
Monty's friend / W. L. Alden
The queen's cat / P. Bacon
Calvin / C. D. Warner
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Summary "Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales" by Carl Van Vechten et al. is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of narratives centered around cats, each tale exploring unique themes and perspectives on feline life. Through these stories, readers can expect to encounter different characters and scenarios that convey the independence, quirks, and intricacies of cat behavior and their relationships with humans. The opening of the collection features a tale titled "The Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. It introduces a solitary cat navigating the harsh winter landscape in search of food. The cat employs incredible patience as it waits for a rabbit and ultimately captures its prey. After this successful hunt, the cat returns to its master's cabin, only to find that the master has been absent for the winter. As the story unfolds, a weary stranger seeks refuge in the cabin, and the cat forms an unexpected bond with him, sharing its hard-earned meal. The narrative beautifully sets the stage for themes of survival, companionship, and the poignant connections between animals and humans amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Cats -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 30092
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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