Waverley library welcomes you to attend this deep dive into writers and the cats who made it all possible.

Susannah Fullerton is Sydney's most highly regarded literary historian and lecturer.

Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them explores the special bond between renowned writers and their feline companions. Whether it’s a cat in a nursery rhyme, on a billiard table, or in a writer’s study, this book explains the special relationship between writer and feline, and the joy, solace and ideas the cat provided.

From Dickens to Hemingway, discover how these cats inspired literary works, brought comfort, and became cherished muses. A must-read for cat lovers and literary enthusiasts alike!

About the author:

Susannah Fullerton, OAM FRSN, is Sydney’s best-known lecturer on classic novels. She lectures regularly at the State Library of NSW, at conferences, schools and libraries. She is a registered speaker for ArtsNational (previously the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society). She gives talks on famous writers and their novels, poems and plays at a great variety of places around NSW, Australia and overseas.

Susannah has been President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia for almost 30 years. She is also Patron of the Kipling Society of Australia, a founding member of the NSW Dickens Society and of the Australian Brontë Association. She is a Lady Patroness of the International Heyer Society.

Every month, Susannah sends out a free literary newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict, which celebrates literary anniversaries, provides excellent reading recommendations, and includes a wonderful poem to enjoy. Join over 5,000 people who are reading more quality books, discussing inspiring authors, and discovering how they too, have become Book Addicts.

Susannah leads popular literary tours to the UK, Europe and the USA for Australians Studying Abroad.

Susannah has acted as a judge for literary awards, has published articles and reviews, organised literary events and conferences, and is often interviewed on TV and radio about literary concerns. Her training in drama has enabled her to give dramatic performances of literary works.

She loves to share her passion for great works of literature! Take the time to browse her comprehensive website and ignite your passion for literature, too.

Susannah Fullerton on Great Writers and the Cats who Owned Them

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