The Cat and the Devil

This fable was written by James Joyce in 1936 as a letter to his grandson, Stephen Joyce - 'Stevie.' It is signed 'Nonno' which is probably what Stevie called his grandfather. The fable tells of the magical overnight construction of an actual bridge over the Loire in the town of Beaugency. Today any young reader who might doubt this tale may still walk or ride his bike over this very old bridge.