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Margaret Woodhouse, much-loved author and illustrator of Know Your Cat's Purr Points, uses her clever insights into feline behaviour to capture the spirit of Shakespeare's most rousing verses in cat form. This charmingly illustrated book will delight and amuse cat lovers and Shakespeare buffs alike.William Shakespeare saw the theatre in cats. Knowing their love of creative dance – “A dog of the house of Montague moves me” – and their talent for gripping their audience – “Tom will make them weep and wail” – Shakepeare penned some of his most magnificent words with the feline performer in mind.Now, at last, Shakespeare's feline theatre is being brought alive on page. Cats' Tales from Shakespeare captures the spirit of his rich cat imagery with Margaret's fine portrayals of Elizabethan pussycat portraiture.
The Bard's most iconic dramatic verses are reimagined through the whimsical perspective of feline performers. Margaret Woodhouse utilizes her background in feline behavior to reinterpret classic Shakespearean lines, casting cats as the central actors in these theatrical scenes. The narrative framework relies on a fusion of Elizabethan verse and visual art, presenting a series of vignettes where the feline form embodies the emotional weight of the original plays. The primary conflict involves the playful tension between the gravity of Shakespearean drama and the inherent absurdity of cat behavior.
This work occupies a niche space at the intersection of literary appreciation and pet-focused humor. The premise suggests a lighthearted approach that prioritizes visual charm and clever wordplay over rigorous academic analysis. Readers likely engage with this book as a novelty item, appreciating the juxtaposition of high-brow drama with the mundane antics of domestic cats. The artistic presentation serves as the primary draw, offering a whimsical aesthetic that complements the playful tone of the text.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2002-10-21
Publisher:
ELEMENT BOOKS
ISBN-10:
0007146035
ISBN-13:
9780007146031
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