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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats Paperback - 1968

by T. S. Eliot; Edward Gorey


About this book

Eliot’s famous collection of nonsense verse about cats- the inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. 
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Summary

An engaging collection of humorous poems. These verses, originally composed to amuse Eliot’s intimate friends, have proven irresistible to cat lovers, lovers of nonsense, and admirers of Eliot throughout the English-speaking world. “Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses” (Time). Drawings by Nicolas Bentley.

From the publisher

The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats.

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. This is the ultimate gift for cat and poetry lovers

First line

The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,

From the rear cover

Mr. T.S. Eliot intimate friends received from time to time typewritten verses which were apparently anonymous but which were always identifiable. The poems which concern cats are presented here.

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  • Title Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
  • Author T. S. Eliot; Edward Gorey
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Harbrace
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Ecco Press, San Diego, CA
  • Date October 23, 1968
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780156685702 / 0156685701
  • Weight 0.18 lbs (0.08 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.3 in (19.81 x 13.46 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 14 to UP years
  • Grade levels 9 - UP
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Library of Congress subjects Cats
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 39033125
  • Dewey Decimal Code 821.912
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