Die Geschichte des Katers Tom spielt im London des 18. Jahrhunderts und schildert seine Abenteuer, darunter Gefängnisaufenthalte und Auftritte auf Jahrmärkten. Dieses Buch gilt als erster Katzenroman und ist ein Klassiker für Katzenfreunde. Der anonyme Autor ist David Garrick, ein wegweisender Schauspieler seiner Zeit.
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David Garrick was one of the most famous actors and playwrights of the 18th century, and his correspondence offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater and celebrity in Georgian England. This meticulously edited collection of letters includes missives to and from luminaries such as Samuel Johnson, Edmund Burke, and George III, and sheds new light on Garrick's life and career.
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