Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats

£10.99

T S Eliot

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.

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Description

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!

Additional information

Weight 90 g
Dimensions 20 × 13.2 × 0.6 cm
Author

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

56

Language

English

Edition

Main

Dewey

821.912 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K