Carlene Fredericka Brennen is the author of Hemingway’s Cats: An Illustrated Biography and co-author of Hemingway in Cuba and Randy Wayne White’s Gulf Coast Cookbook. Her work often explores the intersection of literature, history, and visual art. Brennen focuses on the unusual and fascinating aspects of celebrated writers' lives and their surroundings. Her approach is grounded in meticulous research and engaging storytelling that draws readers into the world of her subjects.
The book explores Ernest Hemingway's lifelong affection for cats, detailing his experiences with them from childhood through adulthood across various locations, including Paris and Cuba. It features photographs and insights into how these feline companions influenced his life and relationships. A notable quote from 1943 highlights the abundance of cats in his Cuban home, illustrating the deep bond he shared with them and their significant presence in his daily life.
A revised edition for lovers of cats and literature. "Hemingway's Cats" tellsof the many cats the famed writer Ernest Hemingway had as a child to the morethan 30 felines that this book chronicles in his adult life. Filled with rarephotos of the author and his cats. Foreword by Hemingway's niece.