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.

July 23, 2009

July 23, 1989

Donald Barthelme, inventer of the short-short story (called sometimes flash fiction), and New Yorker publishee, included this detail in one of his stories:

The Bronte sisters, Charlotte and Emily, firmly believed that all of their books
were inspired by a cat...Tabitha...

This author died on July 23, 1989.
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