A Dog’s Life
A Dog’s Life by Paul Bailey, published by Penguin Adult on July 29, 2004, is a memoir that chronicles the author’s unexpected journey into dog ownership. In the spring of 1985, Paul Bailey became the owner of a puppy named Circe, a gift from his dying partner, David. This book reflects on the sixteen years they spent together, offering insights into their companionship and the various individuals they encountered along the way.
Readers will find a blend of personal anecdotes and vivid portraits of friends and acquaintances, both living and deceased. The narrative includes sketches of eccentric characters met during walks with Circe and descriptions of the author’s travels to countries such as Romania, Poland, and Hungary. With a page count of 192, this edition presents a unique perspective on the bond between humans and pets, while also touching on themes of biography, literary figures, and the experiences that shape one’s life.
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In the spring of 1985, the novelist Paul Bailey found himself becoming the unlikely owner of a dog. He saw the puppy in the window of a pet shop and was instantly (and lastingly) beguiled. She was given the name Circe by Bailey’s dying partner, David, who was also overcome by her charms, though after a good deal of resistance. This memoir tells of the sixteen years Paul Bailey spent in Circe’s company, while also offering portraits of friends and acquaintances, living and dead. There are sketches of the various eccentrics encountered during his walks with the dog, and descriptions of the author’s trips abroad – to Romania, Poland, and Hungary, among other countries.
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