R.F. Kuang's Katabasis: The Betrayal of Archimedes
- Sep 25, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 11
# The Meow Library: A Purr-fectly Humorous Exploration of Feline Literature

Unleashing the Whiskered Wordsmiths
In this week's podcast, Archimedes, the sole feline presence in R.F. Kuang's Katabasis, has some serious grievances. He accuses the author of cutting many of his scenes due to "anti-feline sentiment" at the HarperCollins office. "One notices an unusual dearth of cats for a 560-page magical-realist novel," he begins.
A Cat's Perspective
Archimedes continues, "This is in response to the disappearance of Julius, Harper-Collins' office canary. A disappearance I had nothing to do with. My truncated role in the book is an act of unalloyed anti-pss-pss-pss-emitism."
The Meow Library staff feels Archimedes makes a compelling point. They are proud to give him this platform. Listen and judge for yourself.
The Purr-suit of Literary Greatness
This podcast is sustained by sales of Meow: A Novel—345 pages of "meow," and only "meow," that teaches your cat to read.
The Feline Factor in Literature
R.F. Kuang's Katabasis is available wherever books are sold.
As we dive into the world of cat literature, we must ask: why are cats so often overlooked in the literary realm? Perhaps it’s their aloof nature. Or maybe it’s the fact that they prefer to nap over narrative. Whatever the reason, it’s time to change that.
The Cat's Meow: A Call to Action
Let’s celebrate the cats! They deserve their moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s through whimsical tales or serious narratives, cats have stories to tell.
So, grab a copy of Meow: A Novel and let your feline friend join in on the reading fun. Who knows? Your cat might just become the next literary critic.
Conclusion: A Pawsitive Future for Cat Literature
In conclusion, the world of cat literature is ripe for exploration. With voices like Archimedes leading the charge, we can expect a future filled with more feline-centric stories.
So, let’s raise a paw to the authors who dare to include our whiskered companions in their works. And let’s continue to support the unique, humorous literary gifts that The Meow Library offers. After all, every cat deserves a good book.
Now, go ahead and indulge in some literary mischief. Your cat will thank you.


