Publisher's Synopsis
A Dog Day Or The Angel In The House is a novel written by Walter Lewis Emanuel and published in 1919. The story revolves around a dog named Paddy, who is the beloved pet of a middle-class family living in London. The novel is divided into two parts - the first part is narrated from Paddy's perspective, while the second part is narrated by a human character.Paddy is a loyal and loving dog who spends his days playing with the children, going for walks with his owner, and guarding the house. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when a new baby arrives in the family. Paddy feels neglected and jealous of the baby, and his behavior becomes increasingly erratic. He starts to act out, causing chaos and destruction in the house.The second part of the novel focuses on the human characters, particularly the mother of the family. She is struggling to cope with the demands of motherhood and the pressures of domestic life. She is also dealing with the loss of her own mother, who was a loving and supportive presence in her life. As she tries to navigate these challenges, she begins to see Paddy as a symbol of the love and comfort that she has lost.A Dog Day Or The Angel In The House is a heartwarming and insightful novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and family. It is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
