The New Yorker

The New Yorker is named in the book’s acknowledgments as the original magazine publisher of “Cat Person.” Its documented role here is specific but significant: it connects the story to its first publication before its appearance in the collection.

Publication Role

The acknowledgments thank magazines that first published stories included in the book, noting that some appeared in cut form. Within that list, “Cat Person” is paired with The New Yorker, establishing the magazine as its original publication venue. The passage does not specify whether this particular story appeared in cut form.

Place in the Book

The New Yorker appears as part of the collection’s publication history rather than as a setting or subject within the stories. Its mention records the route by which “Cat Person” reached readers before being gathered into the book.