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The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum

    Abby Morton Diaz's The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum is a classic fantasy novel.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum

    "The Cats' Arabian Nights, or, King Grimalkum" by Abby Morton Diaz is a fictional tale written in the late 19th century. The book narrates whimsical stories centered on a feline kingdom ruled by King Grimalkum, exploring themes of cruelty and kindness among cats, featuring main characters such as Pussyanita and her great ancestor, Pinky-White. It promises a blend of humor and moral lessons through a series of enchanting feline adventures. The opening of the story introduces a playful setting where children and adults are engaged in sharing cat tales, leading to a suggestion to create a "Cats' Arabian Nights" compilation. This concept becomes the premise for the literary work, with Pussyanita, a charming cat faced with King Grimalkum’s cruel decree regarding acceptable cat colors, setting the stage for a series of interwoven stories. In this beginning, Pussyanita hints at the backstory of her ancestor Pinky-White, promising to narrate how she transitioned from unhappiness to joy while navigating the complexities of their cat society. The dialogues offer a humorous yet poignant peek into the feline world and its characters, foreshadowing a delightful journey through different cat tales.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Fantasy literature
    • Animals, Juvenile fiction
    • Children's stories
    • Cruelty, Juvenile fiction
    • Cats, Juvenile fiction
    • Pets, Juvenile fiction
    • Human-animal relationships, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum?

    The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum was written by Abby Morton Diaz.

    What genre is The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The cats' Arabian nights, or, King Grimalkum free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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