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Daemon in Lithuania by Henri Guigonnat, first published in France - 1973.  Translated by Barbara Wright; Illustrated by Erika Weihs - 1985.This was recommended to me by one of the best friends I’ve ever known, and is my favorite book.  It’s also the only book I’ve read more than once (except for Dracula).  I love this so much, I’ve bought & given copies to people.  Unfortunately, I’ve later learned that most people don’t seem to “get it”.  It’s absurdist literature, and is delightful!  I suppose you need an appreciation for cats, a generally misanthropic sense of humor, and a love for nature and animals to relate to these lovable Lithuanians.A Daemon is “a kind of spirit, which, as the ancients supposed, presided over the actions of mankind, gave them their private counsels, and carefully watched over their most secret intentions…”.This book is the reason my huge, white cat was given the name Daemon.  Well, that and the fact that he *is* my Daemon.The author won a French literary prize for this book, and I don’t think he’s ever written any others.  It must be getting more popular because I’m having trouble even finding that information online now, though there are plenty of sites where you can purchase the book (it used to be the other way around).(The illustration on this cover gives an idea as to why I was immediately drawn to Gertrude Abercrombie’s work.)

Daemon in Lithuania by Henri Guigonnat, first published in France - 1973.  Translated by Barbara Wright; Illustrated by Erika Weihs - 1985.

This was recommended to me by one of the best friends I’ve ever known, and is my favorite book.  It’s also the only book I’ve read more than once (except for Dracula).  I love this so much, I’ve bought & given copies to people.  Unfortunately, I’ve later learned that most people don’t seem to “get it”.  It’s absurdist literature, and is delightful!  I suppose you need an appreciation for cats, a generally misanthropic sense of humor, and a love for nature and animals to relate to these lovable Lithuanians.

A Daemon is “a kind of spirit, which, as the ancients supposed, presided over the actions of mankind, gave them their private counsels, and carefully watched over their most secret intentions…”.

This book is the reason my huge, white cat was given the name Daemon.  Well, that and the fact that he *is* my Daemon.

The author won a French literary prize for this book, and I don’t think he’s ever written any others.  It must be getting more popular because I’m having trouble even finding that information online now, though there are plenty of sites where you can purchase the book (it used to be the other way around).

(The illustration on this cover gives an idea as to why I was immediately drawn to Gertrude Abercrombie’s work.)

The Stroll.  Gertrude Abercrombie, American artist 1909-1977I’ve not had much luck in finding many works by Ms. Abercrombie, unfortunately. She’s considered a Surrealist, but I don’t know anything about art other than I know what I like.  I love the minimalism which nevertheless speaks volumes in the few things I’ve seen.  I came across The Stroll on a postcard in a Portland book shop.  I love it, and now have it framed in my living room.  It intrigues me and makes me laugh (drama and comedy in one little postcard)…and I sometimes secretly wonder if the artist met me at some point.  I see the tall, solitary woman, clad all in black with her black cat familiar, enjoying a stroll in the dimness, and all that would be missing is a dark cloud following her…oh wait, there it is….

The Stroll.  Gertrude Abercrombie, American artist 1909-1977

I’ve not had much luck in finding many works by Ms. Abercrombie, unfortunately. She’s considered a Surrealist, but I don’t know anything about art other than I know what I like.  I love the minimalism which nevertheless speaks volumes in the few things I’ve seen.  I came across The Stroll on a postcard in a Portland book shop.  I love it, and now have it framed in my living room.  It intrigues me and makes me laugh (drama and comedy in one little postcard)…and I sometimes secretly wonder if the artist met me at some point.  I see the tall, solitary woman, clad all in black with her black cat familiar, enjoying a stroll in the dimness, and all that would be missing is a dark cloud following her…oh wait, there it is….

White Cat, circa 1935-1938. Gertrude Abercrombie, American artist 1909-1977I love Gertrude Abercrombie’s The Stroll, and when I adopted a white cat I was happy to find this work of hers with a white cat. As with The Stroll, I enjoy the minimalism of the piece, and yet I find that it conveys much.  The cat’s expression & demeanor intrigue me, and I could ponder it endlessly.  The starkness of the picture hanging on the wall is too perfect.

White Cat, circa 1935-1938. Gertrude Abercrombie, American artist 1909-1977

I love Gertrude Abercrombie’s The Stroll, and when I adopted a white cat I was happy to find this work of hers with a white cat. As with The Stroll, I enjoy the minimalism of the piece, and yet I find that it conveys much.  The cat’s expression & demeanor intrigue me, and I could ponder it endlessly.  The starkness of the picture hanging on the wall is too perfect.