White cat, black dog : stories / Kelly Link ; illustrations by Shaun Tan.
| Author/creator | Link, Kelly author. |
| Other author | Tan, Shaun illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Random House, [2023] |
| Description | 260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The White Cat's divorce -- Prince Hat underground -- The White Road -- The girl who did not know fear -- The game of smash and recovery -- The lady and the fox -- Skinder's veil. |
| Abstract | "Finding seeds of inspiration in the Brothers Grimm, seventeenth-century French lore, and Scottish ballads, Kelly Link spins classic fairy tales into utterly original stories of seekers -- characters on the hunt for love, connection, revenge, or their own sense of purpose. In "The White Cat's Divorce," an aging billionaire sends his three sons on a series of absurd goose chases to decide which will become his heir. In "The Girl Who Did Not Know Fear," a professor with a delicate health condition becomes stranded for days in an airport hotel after a conference, desperate to get home to her wife and young daughter, and in acute danger of being late for an appointment that cannot be missed. In "Skinder's Veil," a young man agrees to take over a remote house-sitting gig for a friend. But what should be a chance to focus on his long-avoided dissertation instead becomes a wildly unexpected journey, as the house seems to be a portal for otherworldly travelers -- or perhaps a door into his own mysterious psyche"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Link, Kelly. White cat, black dog New York : Random House, [2023] 9780593449967 |
| Genre/form | Short stories. |
| Genre/form | Short stories. |
| Genre/form | Fantasy fiction. |
| LCCN | 2022010395 |
| ISBN | 9780593449950 hardcover ; acid-free paper |
| ISBN | 0593449959 hardcover ; acid-free paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS3612 .I553 W48 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |