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of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

September 26, 2018

September 26, 2011

There was a death notice posted in the Times of London:

"Our much beloved Augustus Naipaul passed away on 26th September 2011 and is sadly missed by V. S. Naipaul, K. Naipaul and Sandra, housekeeper."

About the cat we read a description in this interview from earlier that year. In the words of FARRUKH DHONDY:

'...Augustus, the cat, periodically appears outside on the window sill as we speak, and demands to be let in. He is a more than usually imperious fellow and insists on attention from Vidia, who has a way of commanding him to sleep. He surprisingly obeys, curling up at our feet.'

Augustus was a black and white, fat, moggie.


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