Cat Tales: The Meaning of Cats in Women’s Lives

Jan Fook (Editor), Susan Hawthorne (Editor), Renate Klein (Editor)

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Abstract

This celebration of the enduring relationship between a woman and her feline includes more than 80 stories, poems, and reflections by women from around the world. Writings from such American authors as Marge Piercy, Dahlia Levy, and Terry Wolverton shed light on the historical tradition of the cat goddess as well as real-life encounters with heroic and troublesome cats. A cat who walked through plaster on shore clomps on board a sailing ship for three weeks; a cat who protected a family travels 100 miles to find her owners; and the cats who survive 9/11 are among the felines profiled in this amusing and enjoyable collection.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLittle River, Australia
PublisherSpinifex press
Number of pages219
Edition1st
ISBN (Print)9781876756376
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2003
Externally publishedYes

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