The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum by Abby Morton Diaz
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| Author | Diaz, Abby Morton, 1821-1904 |
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| Illustrator | Cox, Palmer, 1840-1924 |
| Illustrator | Francis, J. G. (Joseph Greene), 1849-1930 |
| Illustrator | Lawson, Lizzie |
| Illustrator | Sweeney, Morgan J. |
| Illustrator | Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906 |
| Title | The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Lothrop Company,1881. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | King Grimalkum and Pussyanita -- The story of Pinky-White -- The story of Black Velvet -- What Snowball told -- Madame Pussy Hunter's story -- The Spry White Kitten's story -- Mrs. Beulah Black's story -- Tweedledum and Tweedledee -- Story of Mistress Tabby Furpurr -- The story of the feeble cat and her nine lives -- The story of the two Charcoals and the four Spekkums -- The story of the Janjibo and of the frog and the rat -- What the mother rat told -- A spinning story -- The blind mice story -- The air-ball story. |
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| Summary | "The Cats' Arabian Nights, or, King Grimalkum" by Abby Morton Diaz is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The book narrates whimsical stories centered on a feline kingdom ruled by King Grimalkum, exploring themes of cruelty and kindness among cats, featuring main characters such as Pussyanita and her great ancestor, Pinky-White. It promises a blend of humor and moral lessons through a series of enchanting feline adventures. The opening of the story introduces a playful setting where children and adults are engaged in sharing cat tales, leading to a suggestion to create a "Cats' Arabian Nights" compilation. This concept becomes the premise for the literary work, with Pussyanita, a charming cat faced with King Grimalkum’s cruel decree regarding acceptable cat colors, setting the stage for a series of interwoven stories. In this beginning, Pussyanita hints at the backstory of her ancestor Pinky-White, promising to narrate how she transitioned from unhappiness to joy while navigating the complexities of their cat society. The dialogues offer a humorous yet poignant peek into the feline world and its characters, foreshadowing a delightful journey through different cat tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cats -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pets -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69482 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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