The first-ever U.S. edition of this delightful gem based on a letter Joyce wrote to his grandson, revealing the modernist masterâ€™s playful sideâ€”filled with one-of-a-kind

Cats of Copenhagen

The first-ever U.S. edition of this delightful gem based on a letter Joyce wrote to his grandson, revealing the modernist masterâ€™s playful sideâ€”filled with one-of-a-kind illustrationsâ€”the perfect gift for Joyce fans and cat lovers alike.

The Cats of Copenhagen was first written for James Joyceâ€™s most beloved audience, his only grandson, Stephen James Joyce, and sent in a letter dated September 5, 1936. Cats were clearly a common currency between Joyce and his grandson. In early August 1936, Joyce sent Stephen â€œa little cat filled with sweetsâ€â€”a kind of Trojan cat meant to outwit grown-ups. A few weeks later, Joyce penned a letter from Copenhagen that begins â€œAlas! I cannot send you a Copenhagen cat because there are no cats in Copenhagen.â€ The letter reveals the modernist master at his most playful, yet Joyceâ€™s Copenhagen has a keen, anti-authoritarian quality that transcends the mere whimsy of a childrenâ€™s story. Only recently rediscovered, this marks the inaugural U.S. publication of The Cats of Copenhagen, a treasure for readers of all ages. A rare addition to Joyceâ€™s known body of work, it is a joy to see this exquisite story in print at last.
Country USA
Brand SCRIBNER
Manufacturer Scribner
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2012-10-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476708942

Cats of Copenhagen