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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition
T. S. Eliot, Edward Gorey
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 30, 1982
Reading lane: Cat Breeds
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At a Glance
Why This Clicks
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
Book Details
- Authors
- T. S. Eliot, Edward Gorey
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 30, 1982
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Cat Breeds · British & Irish Poetry
- Reading lane
- Cat Breeds
Affinity
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Publisher Categories
Limericks & Light Verse
Cats
British & Irish Poetry
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.
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