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

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

T.S. Eliot with Nicolas Bentley

64 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

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T. S. Eliot's playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the...

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Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 23%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 13%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | N/A: 43% | Plot: 3% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 46% | Yes: 23% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 49% | No: 24% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

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