Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 161 Gautier, Théophile 1811 1872 Gaultier, Theophile Gautier, Theophile Gautier, Pierre-Jules-Théophile Ménagerie intime Temps anciens -- Dynastie blanche -- Dynastie noire -- Côté des chiens -- Caméléons, lézards et pies -- Chevaux. Produced by Valérie Auroy, Laurent Vogel, Jean-Michel Malfaille and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Ménagerie intime" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of personal essays written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the author's profound affection for animals, particularly cats, and recounts cherished memories and anecdotes about the various pets that have graced his life. Gautier offers an intimate glimpse into the bond he shares with these creatures, highlighting the unique personalities and quirks of each animal. The opening of "Ménagerie intime" presents a nostalgic tone as the author reminisces about his childhood and the early companionship he found in a dog named Cagnotte. His love for animals is evident, as he illustrates the deep emotional connections he forms with his pets, transitioning from the heartache of losing Cagnotte to the joy of welcoming new furry friends into his life. The text blends humor and pathos as it details the quirks of his cats, such as Madame-Théophile, who expresses curiosity and disdain towards a family friend's parrot. This vivid storytelling invites readers to enjoy a journey through the author's heartfelt reflections on his "intimate menagerie." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Domestic animals Animals -- Biography PQ Text FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature 120442 2025-08-09T11:14:18.298012 text/html 113908 2007-09-09T10:16:28 text/html 119038 2025-08-09T11:14:23.518008 application/epub+zip 119442 2025-08-09T11:14:20.974037 application/epub+zip 108862 2025-08-09T11:14:19.901022 application/epub+zip 248333 2025-08-09T11:14:25.461024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236968 2025-08-09T11:14:22.868053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212549 2022-09-10T13:46:45.797166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 112227 2025-08-09T11:14:18.012010 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109864 2007-09-09T10:16:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19442 2025-08-09T11:14:25.581990 application/rdf+xml 14983 2025-08-09T11:14:20.388020 image/jpeg 3783 2025-08-09T11:14:20.144003 image/jpeg 45543 2007-09-09T10:16:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 46759 2007-09-09T10:16:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 120493 2025-08-09T11:14:18.309041 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia