The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry) (1829–1867).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder" by Charles H. Bennett is a charming children’s book written in the mid-19th century. This tale falls under the category of children's literature, specifically designed to entertain young readers with whimsical poetry and colorful illustrations. It likely explores the theme of resilience and adventure through the metaphor of a cat that, according to folklore, has nine lives. The book whimsically narrates a series of incidents where a cat escapes various life-threatening situations, demonstrating cleverness and agility. Each chapter begins with a question about how many lives the cat has left, followed by humorous rhymes describing how she evades danger—whether by cutting herself free from a noose, swimming away from drowning, or overcoming other perilous circumstances. The narrative builds up to the cat eventually aging and reflecting on her many escapades, culminating in the revelation that she has indeed lived through all nine lives, though she ultimately succumbs to old age. This delightful story is underscored by an uplifting tone, making it a delightful read for children.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder
- Author credits: Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry) (1829–1867)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile poetry
- Cats -- Juvenile poetry
- Children's poetry
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Poetry
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
