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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. While the central theme of these vignettes is ostensibly Burroughs' love of cats, the observant reader with a knowledge of Burroughs' biography will notice that the vignettes are about his feelings of attachment or detachment to the rest of humanity, most notably in the "cat/baby" entry, in which he confronts his horror at his own inability to understand, relate to, or effectively parent his son, Billy. (  )JaneEyreZombieHunter | May 5, 2007 |   Sometimes William Burrough’s honesty is painful, and that’s what makes this more than just a memoir of beloved cats. He has a way of looking right into what is ugly or hurtful without flinching, transforming what he sees into a deep understanding of life and human nature. (And cat nature!) There are images from his words that I will never forget. ( )LynnMarie | Jan 4, 2007 | 0.069 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0142000256, Paperback)Best known for the wild, phantasmagoric satire of works like Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs reveals another, gentler side in The Cat Inside. Originally published as a limited-edition volume, this moving and witty discourse on cats combines deadpan routines and dream passages with a heartwarming account of Burroughs's unexpected friendships with the many cats he has known. It is also a meditation on the long, mysterious relationship between cats and their human hosts, which Burroughs traces back to the Egyptian cult of the "animal other." With its street sense and whiplash prose, The Cat Inside is a genuine revelation for Burroughs fans and cat lovers alike."The Cat Inside is about how Burroughs's contact with cats put him in touch with himself. Cats have changed his dreams; they are psychic guides who have allowed his wounded inner child to come out." (Harper's Bazaar) "Burroughs's book is about cats the way The Grapes of Wrath is about fruit. . . . These are haunting images, from dreams, memory and present day, ranging from unabashed affection to outrage and indignation." (Los Angeles Times) (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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