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1. poemanalysis.com › t-s-eliot › macavity-the-mystery-catMacavity: The Mystery Cat by T. S. Eliot - Poem Analysis

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   This amusing light-verse written for younger readers features the captivating, mysterious antihero Macavity with superhero-like extraordinary powers. Macavity, the fantastical creature cat of this poem, is the 'master criminal' whom no police can catch.

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   Sep 30, 2024 · This poem introduces Macavity, a cunning and elusive feline who embodies the characteristics of a master criminal. Unlike a typical cat, Macavity is depicted as having an almost supernatural ability to evade capture, highlighting themes of deception and cleverness.

3. poemanalysis.com › t-s-eliot › the-naming-of-catsThe Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot - Poem Analysis

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   'The Naming of Cats' is a popular poem from Eliot's only light verse collection, 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats'. The poem tries to decode the psychology behind the occasional meditative behavior of cats while reflecting on how cats get their different names that are three in number.

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4. interestingliterature.com › 2016/01/10-classic10 Classic Poems about Cats Everyone Should Read

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   Jan 12, 2016 · ‘The Galloping Cat’ is a prime example: in this poem, the cat describes its energetic movements as it slips on a banana skin, confronts a foe that isn’t there, and ends up being stroked bald. The link provided above includes a good analysis of the poem.

5. www.themarginalian.org › 2013/04/11 › t-s-eliot-oldEdward Gorey Illustrates T. S. Eliot’s Iconic Cat Poems

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   Apr 11, 2013 · Until the wonderful Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology came out, the great Edward Gorey had the corner on feline art with his timeless illustrations for the 1982 edition of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats (public library) by T. S. Eliot, a documented cat-lover, who penned these whimsical verses about feline ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Old_Possum's_Book_ofOld Possum's Book of Practical Cats - Wikipedia

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   Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) is a collection of whimsical light poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology, published by Faber and Faber. It serves as the basis for Andrew Lloyd Webber 's 1981 musical Cats.

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   What is Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats about?

   • Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) is a collection of whimsical light poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology, published by Faber and Faber. It serves as the basis for Andrew Lloyd Webber 's 1981 musical Cats.

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   How many poems are in Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats?

   • ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ includes 15 poems. The last one in the collection, ‘ Cat Morgan Introduces Himself ‘, was added in the 1952 edition. ‘The Naming of Cats’, and the rest of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, was adapted for the stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

   The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot (Poem + Analysis)

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   What literary devices are used in the naming of cats?

   • ‘The Naming of Cats’ has a great number of literary devices, such as allusions, similes, and repetitions, among others. Moreover, personification is one of the main literary devices, as cats are given human characteristics. The lyrical voice acquires a didactic but playful tone.

   The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot (Poem + Analysis)

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   What are some good cat poems?

   • If you’d like to go in search of more great cat poems, the beautifully produced anthology, The Great Cat: Poems About Cats (Everyman’s Library Pocket Poets), contains many more feline classics, including W. B. Yeats’s Minnaloushe, Christopher Smart’s Jeoffry, Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat, T. S. Eliot’s Rum Tum Tugger, and William Blake’s Tyger.

   10 Classic Poems about Cats Everyone Should Read

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   Who illustrated Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats?

   • The first edition of ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ was illustrated by the author, but when it was re-published in 1940, it was fully illustrated by Nicolas Bentley. Later editions include illustrations by Edward Gorey (1982) and Axel Scheffler (2009). ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ includes 15 poems.

   The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot (Poem + Analysis)

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   What is the rhyme scheme in the naming of cats?

   • ‘ The Naming of Cats’ features a rhyme scheme that varies throughout the poem. Initially, it follows an ‘ABAB’ pattern, then shifts to ‘ ABBA ’ at the end, with the last four lines. The rhyme scheme gives the poem a whimsical and rhythmic quality, mirroring the playful and intricate nature of naming cats.

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8. interestingliterature.com › 2020 › 08‘My Cat Jeoffry’: From Christopher Smart’s Jubilate Agno

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   Aug 7, 2020 · But what Christopher Smart did was to take the rhythms and syntax of the Psalms and transport them to his own four walls, in order, not to praise God directly, but to praise his pet cat. Here is the ‘My Cat Jeoffry’ section from the much longer poem.