My Literary Zoo by Kate Sanborn
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"My Literary Zoo" by Kate Sanborn is a collection of essays focused on animals, likely written during the late 19th century. The work explores the relationships between humans and their beloved pets, including dogs and cats, highlighting the affection and affectionately humorous observations of various authors and historical figures. The essays also address the representation of animals in literature, offering tributes to creatures that have touched human lives across time. The opening
of the book introduces the concept of exploring the connections people have with their pets by referencing various literary tributes to animals, highlighting their significance to notable figures. Sanborn draws from historical anecdotes, poetic reflections, and literature to illustrate affection for pets, particularly focusing on dogs and their unwavering loyalty. Through her keen observations, she sets the tone for a humorous and heartfelt examination of the enduring bond between humans and their animal companions, inviting readers to appreciate the deeper emotions and stories tied to their pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sanborn, Kate, 1839-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | My Literary Zoo |
| Contents | Everybody's pets -- Devoted to dogs -- Cats -- All sorts. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Sonya Schermann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Pets in literature |
| Subject | Animals in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61790 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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