Jeoffry

Book • 2020
This book combines historical research with imaginative storytelling to recount the life of Jeoffry, a cat who lived with the visionary poet Christopher Smart in an asylum.

It explores their bond and the cultural landscape of 18th-century London, from theatres to asylums.

The narrative is both whimsical and profound, offering a unique perspective on the era through the eyes of a celebrated feline.

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Mentioned by Laura Freeman as a biography of Christopher Smart’s cat, Geoffrey, offering a cat’s-eye view of 18th-century London.
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