humour

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons – Book Review

January 13, 2026yggdrasille

A send-up of the early 20th century rural novel, this sharp and funny parody clearly outlived its subject of mockery and stands on its own as a highly amusing read.

Quote of the Day – Behemoth the Cat

June 13, 2024yggdrasille

“Is that vodka?” Margarita asked weakly.
The cat jumped up in his seat with indignation.
“I beg pardon, my queen,” he rasped, “Would I ever allow myself to offer vodka to a lady? This is pure alcohol!”

― Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita

The White Cat by Pierre Bonnard

July 25, 2023yggdrasille

One of the highlights of the Pierre Bonnard exhibition I visited on the weekend was this humorous painting of a white cat, which still manages to look haughty despite its comically elongated legs. Whether you find the distortion hilarious or hideous, the image certainly grabs your attention.

From the Point of View of a Cat by Karel Čapek

January 27, 2023June 7, 2024yggdrasille

I read and enjoyed a few short stories by this Czech writer as a teenager, but the one that had stuck with me the most is this humorous and delightful story written from a feline point of view. I love the glimpses of genuine affection behind the arrogance.