TY - BOOK AU - Sanborn,Kate TI - My Literary Zoo AV - PS PY - 2020/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Pets in literature KW - Animals in literature N1 - Release date is 2020-04-08; Everybody's pets -- Devoted to dogs -- Cats -- All sorts; Produced by Richard Tonsing, Sonya Schermann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "My Literary Zoo" by Kate Sanborn is a collection of essays focused on animals, likely written during the late 19th century. The work explores the relationships between humans and their beloved pets, including dogs and cats, highlighting the affection and affectionately humorous observations of various authors and historical figures. The essays also address the representation of animals in literature, offering tributes to creatures that have touched human lives across time. The opening of the book introduces the concept of exploring the connections people have with their pets by referencing various literary tributes to animals, highlighting their significance to notable figures. Sanborn draws from historical anecdotes, poetic reflections, and literature to illustrate affection for pets, particularly focusing on dogs and their unwavering loyalty. Through her keen observations, she sets the tone for a humorous and heartfelt examination of the enduring bond between humans and their animal companions, inviting readers to appreciate the deeper emotions and stories tied to their pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61790 ER -