The Story of a Cat by Emile de La Bédollière
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"The Story of a Cat" by Emile de La Bédollière is a charming children’s novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the whimsical tale of a street cat who is rescued by a kind old countess named Madame de la Grenouillère. The narrative explores themes of compassion, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals, showcasing how the cat, Moumouth, transforms from a pitiful creature into a beloved pet
within the countess's household. The story begins with the countess saving Moumouth from a band of mischievous boys, after which she decides to adopt him, despite her doubts about his unappealing appearance. Under the tender care of her maid, Mother Michel, Moumouth flourishes, but he soon becomes the target of jealousy from Father Lustucru, the cunning steward. In a series of unfortunate events that include attempts against Moumouth’s life, the cat displays remarkable cleverness and survives various trials. Ultimately, the true loyalty and love of Mother Michel and the eventual return of the countess lead to Moumouth's triumphant survival and a happy life, concluding with an endearing legacy that celebrates the joy he brought to those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Bédollière, Emile de, 1812-1883 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hopkins, Livingston, 1846-1927 |
| Translator | Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 |
| Title | The Story of a Cat |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D. Alexander, Ronnie Sahlberg, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Cats -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pets -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Older women -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27472 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3316 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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