Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (Harvest Book)

First published in 1939, T. S. Eliot's collection of cat poems, written originally to amuse his godchildren and friends, has become one of the all-time favourites of children's literature.Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. With all your favourite cats, starring ...Macavity, the Mystery CatMr Mistofelees, the Original Conjuring CatMungojerrie and Rumpelteazerand many more!The collection which includes cats such as Mr Mistoffelees and Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's brilliant musical Cats.Thomas Stearns Eliot was a poet, dramatist and literary critic. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 "for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." He wrote the poems The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, The Waste Land, The Hollow Men, Ash Wednesday, and Four Quartets; the plays Murder in the Cathedral and The Cocktail Party; and the essay Tradition and the Individual Talent. Eliot was born an American, moved to the United Kingdom in 1914 (at the age of 25), and became a British subject in 1927 at the age of 39.

eliot’s Famous Collection Of Nonsense Verse About Cats-the Inspiration For The Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical Cats. This Edition Features Pen-and-ink Drolleries By Edward Gorey Throughout.

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this Lively And Accessible Edition Of Eliot's Classic Homage To Felines Rounds Up The Familiar Gang, With Characters Like The Sprightly Jellicle Cats, Who Dance In Chorus Lines On Moonlit Rooftops, And The Vicious Great Rumpuscat, Whose Fearsome Jaws And Eyes Like “fireballs Fearfully Blazing” Send Rival Dog Gangs Scattering. The Distinctive Personalities Of Each Cat—brought To Life By Scheffler's Expressive Cartoonlike Paintings—and Eliot's Lyrical, Tongue-and-cheek Wordplay, Will Appeal To A New Generation Of Cat Aficionados. Ages 6–9. (oct.)

T. S. Eliot’s playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr. Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity the mystery cat, and many other memorable strays. It’s the perfect complement to the beloved previous edition, which remains available. - 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. An engaging collection of humorous poems. These verses, originally composed to amuse Eliots 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 Overview: THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT (1888-1965) was an American essayist, playwright, literary and social critic. He was naturalised as a British subject in 1927 and renounced his American citizenship. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 "for his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." A collection of T.S. Eliot's poems which concern cats including Mr. Mistoffelees, and Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat