TY - BOOK AU - Anonymous AU - La Bédollière,Emile de AU - Hopkins,Livingston TI - Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte AV - PQ PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Cats -- Poetry KW - Older women -- Poetry KW - Pets -- Poetry N1 - Release date is 2010-08-18; Produced by Laurent Vogel, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte" by Anonymous and Emile de La Bédollière is a whimsical poem likely written in the late 19th century. The book appears to be a humorous narrative that focuses on the adventures and misadventures surrounding a beloved cat named Moumouth and his caretaker, Mère Michel. It blends elements of comedy and drama while addressing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and companionship amid a charming storytelling format. The story begins with the sorrowful plight of Mère Michel, who, after the death of her husband, adopts a cat to lift her spirits. However, her new pet soon becomes the target of jealousy from Lustucru, the house steward, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events that include attempts to harm Moumouth. As Mère Michel searches for her lost kitty, numerous escapades unfold, ultimately culminating in a miraculous return. The book concludes with Mère Michel inheriting a cottage, and with Moumouth living happily alongside a new feline friend, echoing the bonds of affection and loyalty that prevail despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33463 ER -