The Fur Person [Illustrated Edition]
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Publisher Description
Includes 10 illustrations by Barbara Knox
A delightful, whimsical tale—one of the most popular books for cat lovers ever written.
May Sarton’s fictionalized account of her cat Tom Jones’s life and adventures prior to making the author’s acquaintance begins with a fiercely independent, nameless street cat who follows the ten commandments of the Gentleman Cat—including “A Gentleman Cat allows no constraint of his person, not even loving constraint.” But after several years of roaming, Tom has grown tired of his vagabond lifestyle, and he concludes that there might be some appeal after all in giving up the freedom of street life for a loving home. It will take just the right human companion, however, to make his transformation from Cat About Town to genuine Fur Person possible. Sarton’s book is one of the most beloved stories ever written about the joys and tribulations inherent in sharing one’s life with a cat.
Customer Reviews
Fur person
Sarton’s empathy with and anthropomorphism toward cats produces a story that fun enough for kids and deep enough for adults (or vice versa?). A favored tale I return too and remember there is still a lot of good in the world.
Fur Person is a Delight!
I may never be able to look at my own Fur Persons in the same way now that I've gotten this insight. This is such a delightful read -- calling all Cat-lovers, you will love this tender and amusing, but too-short journey with Tom Jones, Gentleman Cat.