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The Fur Person
May Sarton
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Description for The Fur Person
Paperback. "In whatever May Sarton writes one can hear the human heart pulsing just below the surface."-Washington Post Book World Illustrator(s): Williams, Jared Taylor. Num Pages: 120 pages, 11 color illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 138.
This enchanting story and classic of cat literature is drawn from the true adventures of Tom Jones, May Sarton’s own cat. Prior to making the author’s acquaintance, he is a fiercely independent, nameless Cat About Town. Growing tired of his vagabond lifestyle, however, he concludes that there might be some appeal in giving up his freedom for a home. Finally, a house materialises that does seem acceptable and so do the voices that inhabit it. It is here that he begins his transformation into a genuine Fur Person. Sarton’s book is one of the most beloved stories ever written about ... Read more
This enchanting story and classic of cat literature is drawn from the true adventures of Tom Jones, May Sarton’s own cat. Prior to making the author’s acquaintance, he is a fiercely independent, nameless Cat About Town. Growing tired of his vagabond lifestyle, however, he concludes that there might be some appeal in giving up his freedom for a home. Finally, a house materialises that does seem acceptable and so do the voices that inhabit it. It is here that he begins his transformation into a genuine Fur Person. Sarton’s book is one of the most beloved stories ever written about ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393349900
SKU
V9780393349900
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About May Sarton
May Sarton (1912-1995) was an acclaimed poet, novelist, and memoirist.
Reviews for The Fur Person
"A charming book that cares for the prodigious cat dignity it describes so well."
Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson