{"product_id":"136076","title":"In praise of cats ","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/tmgdisk01.cafe24.com\/images\/vs\/4172\/sv\/3jYC5yw2hFLhQuew2T44kAFBInORep.png?v=1765117219\" style=\"max-width:100%;max-height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;font-size:30px;font-weight:bolder;line-height:1.6em\"\u003e In praise of cats \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-color:;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody style=\"border:0px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"center\" style=\"line-height:1.2em;text-align:center;font-size:18px;color:black;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.yes24.com\/goods\/154288954\/XL\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%;{split_style6}padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e Description \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;word-break:break-all;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eBook Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003e★ Korea's first literary, artistic, and humanities essay that reads humans through the lens of cats!\u003cbr\u003e ★ The most intellectual and delightful hymn to the powerful men on the sofa loved by Baudelaire and Natsume Soseki!\u003cbr\u003e ★ Beyond cuteness, a story about cats as symbols of freedom, sensuality, power, and mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats are cute pets that monopolize the love of their owners, but they are also animals that are difficult to understand.\u003cbr\u003e This book is the first in Korea to explore cats beyond mere cute pets, but as symbols of freedom, power, sensuality, and mystery. \u003cbr\u003eBaudelaire called him a 'despot', Rilke called him a 'god', and Natsume Soseki and T.\u003cbr\u003e Following the reasons why countless artists and philosophers, including S. Eliot, were fascinated by cats, the book explores the perspectives of literature, art, history, and philosophy through the prism of cats.\u003cbr\u003e The 'master on the sofa' cat, who opens the butler's wallet, strides around the house, and always looks down on us.\u003cbr\u003e This book will bring even deeper affection to those who already love cats, and to those who do not yet know cats, it will provide instant enjoyment and food for thought.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e You can preview some of the book's contents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePreview\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \",\"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eindex\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e [Preface] A Cat Named 'Hochet' 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction 17\u003cbr\u003e Libertarian 24\u003cbr\u003e Absolute Monarch 42\u003cbr\u003e Female 68\u003cbr\u003e Fat 110\u003cbr\u003e New 134\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion 165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 170 works that inspired this book\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \",\"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetailed image\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/image.yes24.com\/momo\/TopCate5654\/MidCate001\/565300518.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Detailed Image 1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \",\"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003eInto the book\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003eWhy do we volunteer to be the butlers of this utterly elusive creature, and why do we so assiduously serve it without question? We are strangely drawn to this tiny creature, clad in a soft fur coat day and night, whose sharp, jagged claws, whether playfully or intentionally, mercilessly scratch our skin, ultimately leaving us with painful wounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --- pp.18-19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats crave the comfort of home and human affection, but they also want to roam freely, can't stand being confined, and only allow themselves to be petted when the mood strikes them.\u003cbr\u003e They want a place to sleep, food, and human attention, but this is on the premise that they do not lose their wild beast nature, which is beyond human control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --- p.33\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the history of human love, cats have replaced women, and it is no different now. \u003cbr\u003eLess wasteful and fussy, but more loyal, this animal became the perfect lover for the so-called \"sweethearts,\" that is, men who were extremely grumpy and always complained about things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --- p.82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A fat cat is something that makes you smile just by looking at it.\u003cbr\u003e The plump cat looks enviably happy, perhaps even a half-awakened 'animal Buddha'.\u003cbr\u003e The reason why it is said to be 'not fully awake' is because even cats that have had a good night's sleep like Garfield still have a sleepy expression and usually look lethargic.\u003cbr\u003e And yet, it couldn't be more overwhelming.\u003cbr\u003e Everyone turns to ice as soon as Garfield appears.\u003cbr\u003e Obesity, which is frowned upon in Western society today, has become a guarantee of success for this character, suggesting that being overweight in cats is not taboo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --- pp.118-119\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSo, is a cat just a question mark, plodding along on soft, jelly-like paws? To paraphrase Gertrude Stein, all that can be said about a cat is that \"a cat is a cat.\"\u003cbr\u003e What more needs to be said!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e --- p.166\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \",\"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch5\u003e \u003cb\u003ePublisher's Review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eCats, animals loved by artists and philosophers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Who knows cats? Can you really say that?\u003cbr\u003e - Rainer Maria Rilke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats are not just pets that wander around the house.\u003cbr\u003e Countless artists and philosophers have knelt before him, written poems, and left their reflections.\u003cbr\u003e Cats have been muses for artists and objects of thought for philosophers for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some of humanity's greatest writers have thought and been inspired by cats. \u003cbr\u003eRainer Maria Rilke, a representative German poet, viewed cats as symbols of the inexplicable mystery, and Natsume Soseki satirized human desire and hypocrisy in “I Am a Cat.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The cat appears as a metaphor for power, a symbol of freedom, and the embodiment of sensuality and solitude.\u003cbr\u003e Mark Twain asserted, “If you could mix a man with a cat, you would raise the man, but lower the cat,” showing that the independence and dignity of cats stimulate human thought and reasoning.\u003cbr\u003e Stephanie Oshe meticulously examines the representation of cats in literature, history, and art, showing why countless artists and philosophers have been captivated by them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eReflecting on humans through the prism of cats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Praise of Cats is not just a pet book. \u003cbr\u003eRather than providing guidance on raising or caring for cats, the author explores human freedom, desire, power, and mystery through cats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats are always around, yet they are not easily understood.\u003cbr\u003e It is an unpredictable creature that can be leisurely strolled around the house without being strayed from, and is lovable but quickly becomes unfamiliar.\u003cbr\u003e This appearance directly reflects the desires and contradictions within human beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In that sense, cats are a mysterious prism that allows us to explore anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e “Cats can be guides, allowing us to peer into the dark abyss of our souls as deeply as the shady back alleys of the city, and unfolding a colorful panorama of the human spirit as deeply as the dizzying views from the rooftops.” (p. 13)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats are guides on a philosophical journey that allows humans to confront themselves. \u003cbr\u003eThe way she walks leisurely through the house, step by step, evokes the figure of a proud woman; the moments when she lounges leisurely on the sofa, the leisurely feeling of a free spirit, and each movement as she scans her surroundings with a sharp gaze, evokes the agility of a smart and nimble politician.\u003cbr\u003e Each of these free and unpredictable movements goes beyond simple observation to illuminate the inner desires and contradictions of human nature, naturally leading the reader on a path of self-reflection and thought.\u003cbr\u003e When we look at cats, we naturally encounter our own shadows and look into our hidden emotions and longings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSeeing humans and the world again through cats\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Praise of Cats is a book about cats, but it is also a book about humans.\u003cbr\u003e The author explores the human mind and civilization, power and freedom, desire and mystery through the eyes of a cat. \u003cbr\u003eThis is not a simple zoological approach or a cat lover's appreciation, but an intellectual journey that makes us think again about humans and the world through the medium of cats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The beauty of cats is that they allow us to look into ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e Even though they look different from humans, what we encounter when we look at a cat is ultimately our 'illusory self.'\u003cbr\u003e (p.165)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A cat that lives proudly at home, rejecting its owner's control, and becomes a beast when hunting, but at other times, it becomes an affectionate companion that snuggles into your lap.\u003cbr\u003e This contrasting appearance resembles the shadows and longing for freedom that humans have.\u003cbr\u003e Stephanie Oshe captures the countless stories, metaphors, and traces of literature and art surrounding cats, leading readers on a journey of reflection. \u003cbr\u003eAs we look at cats, we will not only understand cats, but also encounter humans and the world in a new way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \"]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:95%;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;padding-bottom:20px\"\u003e GOODS SPECIFICS \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6em;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eDate of issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePage count, weight, size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 pages | 164g | 114*180*14mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9791162851784\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:5px;line-height:1.6em;font-size:14px\"\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1162851783 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"height:10px\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"LIBRAIRIE COREENNE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43893797027882,"sku":"136076","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2750\/5962\/files\/ba07e33913ff0f8f4ac15ecf33319875.jpg?v=1765417064","url":"https:\/\/librairie.coreenne.fr\/en\/products\/136076","provider":"LIBRAIRIE COREENNE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}