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The first-ever U.S. edition of this delightful gem based on a letter Joyce wrote to his grandson, revealing the modernist master�s playful side�filled with one-of-a-kind illustrations�the perfect gift for Joyce fans and cat lovers alike. The Cats of Copenhagen was first written for James Joyce�s most beloved audience, his only grandson, Stephen James Joyce, and sent in a letter dated September 5, 1936. Cats were clearly a common currency between Joyce and his grandson. In early August 1936, Joyce sent Stephen �a little cat filled with sweets��a kind of Trojan cat meant to outwit grown-ups. A few weeks later, Joyce penned a letter from Copenhagen that begins �Alas! I cannot send you a Copenhagen cat because there are no cats in Copenhagen.� The letter reveals the modernist master at his most playful, yet Joyce�s Copenhagen has a keen, anti-authoritarian quality that transcends the mere whimsy of a children�s story. Only recently rediscovered, this marks the inaugural U.S. publication of The Cats of Copenhagen, a treasure for readers of all ages. A rare addition to Joyce�s known body of work, it is a joy to see this exquisite story in print at last.