Publisher Description
In this volume we delve deeper into the clandestine world of feral friends, uncovering their darker secrets, naughty escapades, and revealing confessions about human masters. Surprisingly, cats keenly observe and attempt, not always successfully, to mimic human behavior. The collection's latter half introduces humans struggling with pet embarrassment and those veering too close to nature. Edith Nesbit's tales provide a humorous exploration of the intricate relationships between humans and their feline companions, with a touch of wit and insight. Read in English, unabridged.
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About the Authors
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904), the author of hundreds of short stories and several plays, is regarded by many as both the greatest Russian storyteller and the father of modern drama. He described the Russian life of his time using a deceptively simple technique devoid of obtrusive literary devices, thereby becoming the prominent representative of the late nineteenth-century Russian realist school. His early stream-of-consciousness style strongly influenced the literary world, including writers such as James Joyce.
Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) lived in England and had dreamed of becoming a poet since she was fifteen years old. After her husband fell ill, it was up to her to support her small family. For the next nineteen years, she wrote novels, essays, articles, poems, and short stories; but it was not until 1899, when The Story of the Treasure Seekers was published, that she achieved great success. Her groundbreaking style of depicting realistic, believable children quickly gained a popularity that has lasted for more than a century.
About the Narrators
Josh Verbae is the editor and a theology specialist at The Big Nest. His work includes compiling collections of Christian Classics series and editions of the Holy Bible. His narration work includes The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter, The Sphinx without a Secret by Oscar Wilde, and English Fairy Tales, Vol 1 by Andrew Lang.
Max Bollinger was born in Russia, grew up in Ukraine, and moved to England in 1993. He currently resides in London.