The Indian cat : stories, painting, poetry, and proverbs / by B.N. Goswamy
By
Goswamy, B.N.
Item Type
Hardcopy (Book)
Serial
15518
Publisher
Aleph Book Company, New Delhi
Description
xii, 228 pages
ISBN / ISSN No.
9789395853309
Subject
1. Cats in literature; 3. Indic literature; 4. Cats in art; 5. Cats--Quotations, maxims, etc.
Summay
In it, renowned art historian B. N. Goswamy illustrates all the varied ways in which cats have made themselves a home in our art, literature, and speech, as well as in our hearts. The Indian Cat first presents a delightful picture of the cat in our written and oral literatures. This is followed by a catalogue of paintings, each showcasing a different aspect of the place accorded to cats in our society. Then there is a selection of poetry about the cat, much of which is translated from a wide swathe of languages including Urdu, Hindi, Persian, and Bengali. The final section presents proverbs, sayings, and idioms on the animal. An enchanting and gorgeously designed book, The Indian cat will appeal to a wide array of readers.
Keyword
Aspects of Indian cats.
Accession No.
15518
Status
Available
Category
Literary Works
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