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100 1 _aBenson, Margaret,
_d1865-1916
245 1 0 _aSubject to Vanity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-21
505 0 _aApologia pro fele mea -- Clandestine correspondence -- In the bosom of the family -- Chance acquaintance -- The deserted lover -- Jack -- A regular flirt -- A faithful friend -- Kids of the goats -- Community life -- Finished Solomon.
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Subject to Vanity" by Margaret Benson is a collection of essays and anecdotes centered around the lives and characteristics of various pets, particularly cats and birds, written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of affection, jealousy, and the social interactions of animals, offering a unique perspective on domestic life from the viewpoint of both the animals and their human caretakers, which provides a whimsical yet thoughtful commentary on the nature of companionship. The opening of the book introduces the cat named Persis and her experiences as a beloved pet. The narrator reflects on the complexities of Persis's character, detailing her affectionate nature, her interactions with other animals, and how her demeanor shifts upon having kittens. As Persis transitions from a playful kitten to a mother, her jealousy and emotional struggles emerge, particularly in response to the attention given to her offspring. The narrative sets a tone of affection and curiosity about the emotional world of animals, inviting readers into the intimate aspects of pet ownership and the bonds formed within the household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Dodd, Mead, & Company, 1895
653 _aAnimals
653 _aPets
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/subjecttovanity00bens2
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66780
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