Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

T.S. Eliot with Edward Gorey (Illustrator)

56 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

These playful verses by a celebrated poet have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever 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...

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Moods

lighthearted 84%
funny 81%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 3%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 15%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 53% | Character: 46%

Strong character development?

N/A: 63% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12%

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