Description
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats is a collection of whimsical poems by Nobel Prize-winning author T. S. Eliot. First published in 1939, the book humorously explores the unique personalities and social lives of a variety of fictional cats. Each poem, written in light verse, introduces a different feline character, including well-known names such as Macavity, the Mystery Cat, and the theatrical Gus. The collection’s lasting legacy comes from its status as the primary source material for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful 1981 musical Cats. Originally composed by Eliot for his godchildren, the poems continue to delight readers of all ages with their clever rhymes and playful insights into the mysterious world of felines.
