Julian's Cat: An Imaginary History of a Cat of Destiny

by Mary E. Little

Book Overview

In Norwich Cathedral there is a stained glass window depicting the great mystic, Julian of Norwich. In her hands she holds her book, Revelations of Divine Love, and at her feet sits possessively a regal cat the color of marmalade, staring boldly out at the world. Who was this mysterious feline who so endeared himself to Mother Julian, the author wondered. He must have a story...

The pranks of the slightly naughty but lovable cat will charm...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819216097
• ISBN13: 9780819216090
• Release Date: August 1989
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful story of survival

Whereas I initially expected a children's story, "Julian's Cat" in fact deals with a very adult subject, that of animal abandonment and survival. It is a captivating rags-to-cushions-to rags-to-cushions story of a spirited cat, Toy, whose survival instincts kick in just at the right time. The story also is a great period piece of midieval England, and the reader is literally transported to a Renaissance Faire, to witness the sounds, smells and sights of the comercial town center of Norwich, England. If I ever have the chance to see for myself the actual stained glass window depiction of Mother Julian in Norwich Cathedral, I will know the story of little red Toy, sitting contently at her feet.