My Private Menagerie by Théophile Gautier
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"My Private Menagerie" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of autobiographical essays written in the mid-19th century. This charming work centers around the author's deep love for animals, especially cats and dogs, and reflects on the unique bonds forged between humans and their pets. Through vivid anecdotes, Gautier explores themes of companionship, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of life with animals. In the book, Gautier recounts various experiences with the pets that
shared his life, conveying their personalities and quirks with affection and humor. He introduces readers to notable companions like Cagnotte, his childhood dog, and a succession of cats including the aristocratic Don Pierrot and the enigmatic Eponine. Each animal is given a distinctive characterization, with evocative descriptions of their quirks and interactions. The narrative is woven with moments of joy, tragedy, and reflection on mortality, revealing the impact these beloved companions had on the author's life. Gautier’s observations give insight into the companionship that pets provide, alongside an exploration of the transient nature of their lives compared to humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Sumichrast, Frederick C. de (Frederick Caesar de), 1845-1933 |
| Translator | Sumichrast, Frederick C. de (Frederick Caesar de), 1845-1933 |
| Title |
My Private Menagerie from The Works of Theophile Gautier Volume 19 |
| Credits |
Produced by Linda McKeown, Joseph Cooper, Nick Wall, Julia Miller, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Domestic animals |
| Subject | Animals -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30760 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30760-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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