Elogio del gato

Overview

Everyone knows cats are fiercely independent. They chose their owner, not the other way around. Countless writers have identified with these animals that have long inspired artistic seekers of freedom. This book compiles examples from ancient Egypt to modern France, including words from Balzac, Poe, Tennessee Williams, and countless others.

Author Biography

Stéphanie Hochet is a French novelist. She is the author of Combat de l'amour et de la faim, for which she received the Closerie des Lilas prize, and La distribution des lumières, which was awarded the Thyde Monnier prize, and several other books.