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Uniform Title: Sept dialogues de bêtes. English
Title: Barks and Purrs
Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Barks and Purrs" by Colette is a charming collection of writings that captures the lives and thoughts of household pets, specifically a dog named Toby-Dog and a cat named Kiki-the-Demure, likely written in the early 20th century. Through whimsical dialogue and vivid characterizations, readers are introduced to the unique perspectives of these beloved pets as they reflect on their surroundings, experiences, and their relationships with their human companions. The opening of the collection sets a delightful tone, presenting Toby-Dog and Kiki-the-Demure in a relaxed afternoon ambiance as they engage in conversation. Toby laments his discomfort caused by flies and his busy mind, while Kiki exudes an air of indifference, attributing her apparent lethargy to the heat. Their exchanges are filled with humor and personality, giving insight into their individual characters as Toby's eager and naive demeanor contrasts sharply with Kiki's aloofness and complexity. This interplay of banter not only entertains but also lays a foundation for the thematic exploration of companionship, identity, and the often unspoken bond between humans and their pets throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colette, 1873-1954
Translator: Kelly, Maire Monica, 1876-
EBook No.: 11737
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Fiction
Subject: Cats -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Sept dialogues de bêtes. English
Title: Barks and Purrs
Note: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Barks and Purrs" by Colette is a charming collection of writings that captures the lives and thoughts of household pets, specifically a dog named Toby-Dog and a cat named Kiki-the-Demure, likely written in the early 20th century. Through whimsical dialogue and vivid characterizations, readers are introduced to the unique perspectives of these beloved pets as they reflect on their surroundings, experiences, and their relationships with their human companions. The opening of the collection sets a delightful tone, presenting Toby-Dog and Kiki-the-Demure in a relaxed afternoon ambiance as they engage in conversation. Toby laments his discomfort caused by flies and his busy mind, while Kiki exudes an air of indifference, attributing her apparent lethargy to the heat. Their exchanges are filled with humor and personality, giving insight into their individual characters as Toby's eager and naive demeanor contrasts sharply with Kiki's aloofness and complexity. This interplay of banter not only entertains but also lays a foundation for the thematic exploration of companionship, identity, and the often unspoken bond between humans and their pets throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colette, 1873-1954
Translator: Kelly, Maire Monica, 1876-
EBook No.: 11737
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Dogs -- Fiction
Subject: Cats -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.