Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales by Carl Van Vechten et al.
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"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.)
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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 |
| 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 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Woodie4 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: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Cats -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30092 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30092-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1041 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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