Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats Marvels

Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats MarvelsThe 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 playful verses by a celebrated poet have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world since they were gathered for publication in 1939. As Valerie Eliot has pointed out, there are a number of references to cats in T. S. Eliot's work, but it was to his godchildren, particularly Tom

Stunning reproductions of the works

Keep out of reach of children under 3 years

This decorative plate depicts a lovely sketch of the Langlois drawbridge with a walking couple from one of a group of 22 surviving letters from Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) to Émile Bernard (1868-1941) from December 1887-November 1889

a teapot representing strength

reveals the fascinating tale of Christmas traditions during Queen Victoria’s reign

Eudora Welty to Amy Bloom

Boxed set of 10 cards and envelopes

about wealth

A focused look into Rembrandt’s “first masterpiece

Walter Crane

trouble with her dog walking job

each one inspired by a walk once taken by Henry David Thoreau