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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition by T. S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition

T. S. Eliot, Edward Gorey

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 30, 1982

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British & Irish Poetry
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Who it’s for
Eliot’s playful cat poems pair verbal whimsy with Edward Gorey’s charming pen-and-ink illustrations.
Themes
Cats, Poetry, Tribute to felines
Genres
British & Irish Poetry

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About this book

The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and adults alike. This collection is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations.

Feline Verse, Wryly Drawn

Eliot’s playful cat poems pair verbal whimsy with Edward Gorey’s charming pen-and-ink illustrations.

Come here for

  • A curious homage to cats merry, fierce, small, and unmistakably round
  • Poems first written for Eliot’s godchildren, enjoyed by children and adults alike

Expect

  • Whimsical verse and charming illustrations
  • A light, artful celebration of feline character

Where it sits

British & Irish Poetry87%

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Publisher categories

  • Limericks & Light Verse
  • Cats
  • British & Irish Poetry
Authors
T. S. Eliot, Edward Gorey
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 30, 1982
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cats · Poetry · Tribute to felines
Reading lane
Limericks & Light Verse