Fe-Lines: French Cat Poems Through the Ages

by Norman R. Shapiro

Book Overview

The French have long had a love affair with the cat, expressed through centuries of poetry portraying the animal's wit and wonder. Norman R. Shapiro lionizes the felines' limitless allure in this one-of-a-kind collection. Spanning centuries and styles, he draws on she-cats and toms, and an honor roll of French poets, well known and lesser known, who have served as their devoted champions. He reveals the remarkable range of French cat poems, with most...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252081099
• ISBN13: 9780252081095
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"