See more ideas about Cats, Possum, Edward gorey. It's widely known as the basis for the record-setting musical Cats. Eliot became co-director of Faber & Faber, who remain his publishers to this day.
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats provided the lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber's dance musical Cats, which has been performed all over the world for the past 25 years. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown: Eliot, T. S., Ashdown, Rebecca: 9780571311866: Books - Amazon.ca Eliot. The illustrations are really nice too, i was worried there wouldn’t be enough illustrations in the book, or that the pictures wouldn’t be that great, but they were beautiful and compliment the book nicely Eliot (Author), Rebecca Ashdown (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. 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. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown: Eliot, T. S., Ashdown, Rebecca: 9780571311866: Books - Amazon.ca Long before Andrew Lloyd Webber's fabled musical, I read Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats to my sons and to one of them just after he was born, though I suspect the readings have had no lasting impact on children so very young.
Praise For Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (with full-color illustrations)… "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."
The poems themselves were written during the 1930s and included by Eliot, under his assumed name "Old Possum", in letters to his godchildren. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics) Kindle Edition by T.S. n 1925 T.S. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics) eBook: Eliot, T.S., Ashdown, Rebecca: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store Amazon.in - Buy Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics) book online at best prices in India on Amazon.in. Free delivery on qualified orders. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. This item: Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: Illustrated by Edward Gorey by T. S. Eliot Paperback S$16.12 Ships from and sold by The Book Depository Limited. Read Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics) book reviews & author details and more at Amazon.in. 4.7 out of 5 stars 206 ratings. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats is a collection of whimsical poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats: with illustrations by Rebecca Ashdown (Faber Children's Classics) T.S. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by Professor T S Eliot Hardcover S$19.64 May 24, 2014 - Explore sadiecathrina's board "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", followed by 293 people on Pinterest. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there! Throughout the 1930s he composed the now famous poems about …
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-- 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. The collection inspired the musical Cats!, and features Macavity, Mr Mistofelees and …