Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition

Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition

Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition

Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780156685689
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 08/30/1982
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 81,558
Product dimensions: 5.28(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.24(d)
Lexile: NP (what's this?)
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1888. He moved to England in 1914 and published his first book of poems in 1917. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. Eliot died in 1965.


Edward Gorey (1925-2000) wrote and illustrated such popular books as The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies, and The Headless Bust. He was also a very successful set and costume designer, earning a Tony Award for his Broadway production of Edward Gorey's Dracula. Animated sequences of his work have introduced the PBS series Mystery! since 1980.

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