The World's Most Cultured Cat

A fascinating book that takes us back to a vibrant and convulsive period in the history of Spain

The World’s Most Cultured Cat is a captivating illustrated story that transports readers to Madrid in the 1920s and up to the end of the Second Republic, in the company an unexpected protagonist: Fígaro, a cat inspired by a real feline that lived in the Ateneo de Madrid.

Figaro finds himself at the heart of the capital’s artistic circles, forging close ties with some of the most influential and fascinating figures of the time: from artists and writers to passionate activists and intellectuals. As the story progresses, the cat grows and discovers the world through letters and art, turning his existence into a true declaration of love for language, science and creativity. The precise, delightful musical prose of Mar Abad accompanied by never-before-published drawings by Laura Agustí captures the intertwined lives of the feline and human protagonists, resulting in a story that will delight all lovers of culture and books.