The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten by Oliver Herford
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"The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten" by Oliver Herford is a whimsical collection of poetic verses written in the early 20th century. This delightful work draws inspiration from the classic Persian poetry of Omar Khayyam while infusing it with humor and charm through the perspective of a kitten. The likely topic of the book centers around the playful musings, observations, and experiences of a cat, blending insights on life, food, and feline
behavior with a lighthearted tone. In this collection, the kitten expresses thoughts on various themes, such as the quirks of being a cat, the allure of food and play, and the absurdities of existence from its unique viewpoint. The verses present an endearing portrayal of the feline experience, touching on topics ranging from the pursuit of mice to the philosophy of early rising, all delivered with clever wit and observational humor. Through its charming illustrations and engaging language, the book offers both laughter and contemplation, making it a delightful read for cat lovers and poetry enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Omar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc. |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Persian cat -- Poetry |
| Subject | Cats -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24258 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24258-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 638 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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