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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: Illustrated by Edward Gorey (Paperback)
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: Illustrated by Edward Gorey (Paperback)

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Published: 06/08/2015
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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!

Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571321261
Number of pages: 64
Weight: 90 g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 5 mm
Edition: Main

One of the giants of the Modernist movement and the winner of the 1948 Nobel Prize for Literature, T.S. Eliot was an acclaimed American-British poet, literary critic, essayist and dramatist, best known for his works The Waste Land (1922) and Four Quartets (1945).

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“Hurrah for the Practical Cats”

This delightful collection of poems needs no commentary per se. I bought the book as a gift for an adult friend, and I think I chose the wrong edition. This one gives the impression that it is a children’s book, which... More

Paperback edition
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“The Cat's Whiskers”

These poems are timeless in their appeal whether cats are your thing or not. This is the first new edition with fresh illustrations for some time and it's hard to see how it will ever be bettered. In Axel... More

Hardback edition
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