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Carl Henry Grabo
b. 1881
A University of Chicago English professor who moved easily between literary criticism, fiction, and writing craft, he wrote both serious studies of Percy Bysshe Shelley and imaginative books for general readers. His work ranges from practical guides on storytelling to the much-loved children's fantasy The Cat in Grandfather's House.
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The Cat in Grandfather's House
by Carl Henry Grabo
About the author
Born in 1881 and recorded by major library authority files as Carl H. Grabo, he became known as an American author and scholar whose career was closely tied to the study of literature. Library and catalog sources list a long body of work published across several decades, showing unusual range rather than a single specialty.
Grabo is especially associated with the University of Chicago, where published book records describe him as a Professor of English. His nonfiction includes books such as The Art of the Short Story, The Technique of the Novel, A Newton Among Poets, and The Magic Plant, the last two reflecting his deep interest in Percy Bysshe Shelley and Romantic literature.
He also wrote fiction and children's books, including The Amateur Philosopher and The Cat in Grandfather's House, which has remained visible through later reprints and public-domain editions. Taken together, his books suggest a writer who cared both about how literature works and about the pleasure of telling a memorable story.