The Cat's-Meat Man by Felix Leigh
The Cat's-Meat Man is a novel by Felix Leigh, set in the early twentieth century in the East End of London. It tells the story of a young man, Joe, who is struggling to make ends meet in a world of poverty and deprivation. He takes a job as a cat's-meat man, delivering food to the cats of the area, and soon finds himself embroiled in a world of crime and violence. As he navigates his way through the dangerous streets of the East End, Joe discovers a hidden side to the city, and learns the importance of loyalty and friendship. Along the way, he also discovers the power of love, and the strength of the human spirit.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 90 words
First lines
He calls "Meat, meat!"
All down the street; And dogs "bow-wow," And cats "mi-ow," While kittens sly Come purring by, As if to say -- "Do serve us, pray, The first of all, For we're so small." The man throws bits Of meat to kits, And cats, and dogs; Then on he jogs, And down the street Still cries "Meat, meat!"
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The Cat's-Meat Man is listed on Textopian as a short story by Felix Leigh, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 90 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The Cat's-Meat Man is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author, Felix Leigh.
- Historical Fiction — The Cat's-Meat Man is set in the early 20th century, and thus is a work of historical fiction.
- Romance — The Cat's-Meat Man contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a love interest.
- Mystery — The Cat's-Meat Man contains a mystery element, as the protagonist must solve a crime.
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Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · bits · bow-wow · calls · cats · children's poetry, english · cries · dogs