Book Reviews: The Indian Cat

B.N. Goswamy’s ‘The Indian Cat’ is a whimsical tribute to cats in Indian mythology, art, and poetry. Through stories, paintings, and poems, Goswamy examines cats’ easy co-existence with humans, their reputation for cunningness, and their portrayal as noble creatures. A perfect bedside read, this book is both enlightening and entertaining, sure to spread the love.

The late art historian BN Goswamy’s last book, a collection of tales, paintings, poems and proverbs, pays homage to the sassy Indian cat

Read a review of BN Goswamy’s book ‘The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs’. Discover tales from the Jatakas, Urdu writings, and Mughul miniatures. Learn how cats were regarded in India and explore poems by Mir

CHENNAI: A cat’s a cat; and that’s that.” Eminent art historian and critic BN Goswamy’s latest book, The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs (A

“The Indian Cat” is a treasure trove of stories, paintings, and poems, shedding light on a unique aspect of India’s cultural heritage.

B.N. Goswamy’s last book, ‘The Indian Cat’, is a charming and enlightening exploration of the feline in Indian art and literature. Through stories, poems, and paintings, Goswamy reveals the cat’s varied roles in Indian culture, from deceitful symbol to beloved pet. He also examines the cat’s depiction in Islamic and Buddhist texts, and in Kalighat paintings. With his playful commentary and vivid images, Goswamy celebrates the cat’s place in Indian culture.

I know something about the subject (cats), but know little about art, literature, or history. Reviewing ‘The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs’ by scholar BN Goswamy (BNG), I am as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Disclaimer: since ethics committees…

Author was not fascinated by felines until a series of events mock admonishment from friend, seduction of literature on cats as well as his son’s adoption of two of these creatures