According to Wikipedia, the poems in this book were written during the 1930s in letters to his godchildren.
The character Macavity was created by T.S. Eliot in 1939, in his collection of poems "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." Eliot's poem "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" describes a cunning and elusive feline with a talent for evading capture.
The cat's name is Macavity. You will find this when you read the poem
"The Song of the Jellicles" is a poem by T.S. Eliot that describes a tribe of cats called the Jellicles. The Jellicle cats are fanciful creatures that come out at night to dance and share their secret names in a ritualistic gathering. The poem celebrates the whimsical and mystical nature of cats, and the sense of community and belonging they share.
In T.S. Eliot's poem "The addressing of cats," the speaker discusses the complex nature of cats and the best ways to address them. The poem explores the idea that cats have their own unique personalities and behaviors that defy easy explanation or categorization. The speaker ultimately concludes that cats should be allowed to maintain their mysterious and independent nature, rather than be fully understood or controlled by humans.
This poem makes fun of the police - they can't catch a cat. The poem is a humorous criticism of the failure of modern criminal justice systems. A cat may break any law and humans would be legally powerless. Also, it is about the cat's tendency to "vanish" whenever it has done something wrong. ♥greendayluver
written by Trevor Nunn after an T.S Eliot poem entitled "Rhapsody on a Windy Night".
Yes, T.S. Eliot had a cat named Jellylorum, named after a character in his poem "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." Jellylorum was known to be a beloved companion of Eliot and his wife.
T.S. Eliot's poem "The Hippopotamus" was published in 1917.
"Macavity the Mystery Cat" is a poem by T.S. Eliot that features the character Macavity, a notorious cat who commits crimes but manages to evade capture. The poem showcases elements of mystery, wit, and cleverness in its portrayal of Macavity's escapades, as well as a humorous and playful tone. Eliot uses rhyme, rhythm, and strong imagery to bring the character of Macavity to life and entertain readers.
because (and if you listen to the song) bombolurina and Demeter say "For when they reach the scene of crime Macavity's not there!"
"Gerontion" is a poem by T.S. Eliot, published in 1920. The poem explores themes of old age, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. It is considered one of Eliot's early major works.
Propagates means "gives birth to" in the excerpt of the TS Eliot poem.