On Dogs by Tracey Ullman

On Dogs by Tracey Ullman

Calling all dog-lovers: On Dogs collects essays about man's best friend by Charles Dickens, Vita Sackville-West, Brigitte Bardot, and Shakespeare, among others, with an introduction by acclaimed actor, comedian, and adopter of strays Tracey Ullman. Dogs throughout history have always enjoyed a special relationship to humankind, and our favorite four-legged creatures continue to grow in popularity. In an insightful introduction by Tracey Ullman, (an inveterate adopter of strays), she asks what induces us to bring into our homes the most psychologically damaged and mistreated dogs. Why do we forgive bad behavior in dogs that we would not tolerate in our fellow human beings? The selection includes pieces from Vita Sackville-West on the special attraction of mongrels; an extract from Mark Twain's short story A Dog's Tale ; Karen Blixen's humorous tale of her deerhounds in Out of Africa; Roald Amundsen's account of working with sled-dogs in the Polar regions; Lord Byron's epitaph to his dog; and an open letter from Brigitte Bardot against puppy farms. Loyal, mischievous, intelligent and fierce, this witty and moving anthology shows the many characteristics of dogs in the eyes of their owners and admirers: Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Elizabeth Gaskell, P.G. Wodehouse, Plato, and dozens more. Features black and white dog photographs by acclaimed photographer Rhian Ap Gruffydd.

"The infectious joy of dogs figures large in On Dogs: An Anthology, introduced by the actor and comedian Tracey UllmanAlthough she is a devoted dog-lover…the selections in the anthology are not all feel-good. S everal are dark or poignant pieces on a dog’s death; others offer sour or sardonic comments on pet dogs. The collection is an eclectic mixture drawn from fiction, poems, anecdotes, and scientific or philosophical essays….It is… an enjoyable collection in which many aspects of our complex relationship with dogs are touched on.” — David E. Cooper, The TLS

“This heartwarming compendium includes short essays, stories, reflections and poetry from note- worthy writers ranging from Virginia Woolf and David Sedaris to Shakespeare and Brigitte Bardot. A linen-bound hardcover sized to fit perfectly in the hand, it’s ideal for gift-giving.”  — The Bark
“Introduced by Tracey Ullman, this elegant, pocketsize tribute to our most loyal friends is realised in excerpts from novels, poems and literary theory.” — Louise Darblay,  Art Review

Tracey Ullman is an internationally acclaimed producer, writer, actor and dog lover. She is perhaps best known for her series "The Tracey Ullman Show," which established her as a major comic talent. Ullman has received many industry honors including seven Emmys, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA. Her most recent show "Tracey Breaks the News" met with acclaimed success. Her current dog is a mixed breed terrier named Oscar.

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ISBN 13	9781912559152
ISBN 10	1912559153
Titel	On Dogs
Autor	Tracey Ullman
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Notting Hill Editions
Erscheinungsjahr	2019-08-29
Seitenanzahl	180
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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