Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - Couverture rigide

Eliot, T. S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 054724827X ISBN 13 : 9780547248271

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats Eliot's playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren and later inspired the musical "Cats." Now with vibrant illustrations, this captivating edition is ideal for kids. Full color. Full description

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

T. S. Eliot, (1888-1965) recast 20th century English poetry with a whole new vocabulary of technique, giving voice to a bold, vibrantly original Modernist style. In addition to his poetry, his body of work includes many landmark critical essays, as well as plays such as The Cocktail Party and Murder in the Cathedral. In 1948, he won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Sir John Gielgud is one of themost respected actors of this century. His work in Shakespearean theatreincludes Hamlet, Richard II, Macbeth, and the roleof Mark Antony in Julius Caesar

A truly versatile genius, he has performed everything from Macbethto Kleenex advertisements. Gielgud was rewarded for his versatility in 1981,winning an Academy Award for his role in the comedy Arthur.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr. Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity the mystery cat, and many other memorable strays. It’s the perfect complement to the beloved previous edition, which remains available.   This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Read Aloud Poetry)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 054724827X
• ISBN 13: 9780547248271
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Scheffler Axel
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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