The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

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.

April 13, 2009

April 13, 1695

Jean de la Fontaine died on April 13, 1695. He is widely regarded as a great French poet. He also collected fables and it is these that bring us our cat story. The Duchess of Bouillon, had him separate out of his fables all those involving cats, and bind them in a separate manuscript for her.
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