The Cat and the Devil
The Cat and the Devil is a 1964 demon fiction short story by James Joyce. The story is set in Beaugency, France and France, in 1990-. It deals with bridges, Devil, fables and specimens.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 32 pages — about 35 minutes of reading at an average pace.
About The Cat and the Devil
The mayor's pact with the devil results in the overnight construction of a much-needed bridge for the town of Beaugency.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Cat and the Devil?
The Cat and the Devil was written by James Joyce and first published in 1964.
What genre is The Cat and the Devil?
It is usually shelved as Demons & Devils.
How long is The Cat and the Devil?
The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Cat and the Devil?
Readers who like it often enjoy Le chat botté, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers and The Boy of the Three-Year Nap.
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