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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
Illustrated by Edward Gorey
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See moreA stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.
A stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.
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A stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.Cats! Some are sane, and some are mad.Some are good, and some are bad . . .The whimsical 1982 Old Possum's illustrations have been lovingly restored and are showcased in this beautiful new poetry edition, perfect for children and Eliot aficionados alike. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. The collection inspired the musical Cats!, and features Macavity, Mr Mistofelees and Growltiger!
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Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot is praised for its whimsical and charming portrayal of feline characters through playful poetry. The book appeals to both adults and children, with its clever use of language and engaging rhythm. Many reviews highlight the endearing nature of the cat personalities and the delightful illustrations that accompany the text.
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ISBN: 9780571321261
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 90g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St Louis, Missouri in 1888. He was educated at Harvard, at the Sorbonne in Paris, and at Merton College, Oxford. His early poetry was profoundly influenced by the French symbolists, especially Baudelaire and Laforgue. In his academic studies he specialised in philosophy and logic. His doctoral thesis was on F. H. Bradley. He settled in England in 1915, the year in which he married Vivienne Haigh-Wood and also met his contemporary Ezra Pound for the first time. After teaching for a year or so he joined Lloyds Bank in the City of London in 1917, the year in which he published his first volume, Prufrock and Other Observations. In 1919 Poems was hand-printed by Leonard and Virginia Woolf. His first collection of essays, The Sacred Wood, appeared in 1920. His most famous work, The Waste Land, was published in 1922, the same year as James Joyce's Ulysses.
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