Lives of Two Cats by Pierre Loti
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About this eBook
| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
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| Illustrator | Allen, C. E. |
| Translator | Richards, Mary B. |
| LoC No. | 01029402 |
| Uniform Title | Vies de deux chattes. English |
| Title | Lives of Two Cats |
| Alternate Title | Lives of 2 Cats |
| Original Publication | United States: The Riverside Press,1900. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Lives of Two Cats" by Pierre Loti is a touching narrative that falls under the category of a memoir or reflective account, likely written in the late 19th century. This charming book explores the lives of two cats, Pussy White and Pussy Gray, as they navigate their existence and relationships within the author's household. It reflects on themes of companionship, affection, and the bittersweet passage of time, offering a glimpse into the emotional lives of these feline characters. The narrative begins with the introduction of the two cats, detailing their unique personalities and the circumstances that brought them into the author's life. Pussy White, the elegant Angora cat, exudes grace and independence, while Pussy Gray, of more humble origins, represents loyalty and gentleness. Throughout their lives, they experience adventures together, confront their individual struggles, and ultimately become inseparable friends, delighting in each other's company. Loti's reflections evoke a sense of nostalgia and tenderness, poignantly capturing the essence of their companionship as well as the inevitable sorrow that accompanies their decline and passing. Through the lives of these two cats, the author explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cats |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67061 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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