Poetry for Cats: The Definitive Anthology of Distinguished Feline Verse

by Henry Beard

A parody featuring poetry by the feline companions of great poets includes "Do Not Go Gentle to That Damned Vet," "Leaves of Catnip," and other selections.

• ISBN10: 0679435824
• ISBN13: 9780679435822
• Publish Date: 25 October 1994
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Villard Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 86
• Language: English

Reviews

[MurderByDeath]

I needed this today - I needed to laugh, and between this small gem and watching Easter-cat trying to creatively bath herself while wedged at an odd angle between pillows on the bed (SO wish I had my camera), I felt lighter this afternoon than I did this morning.  (The Cubs winning the world series didn't hurt either.)   Having read them all, my favourite is unequivocally The End of the Raven by Poe's cat.  A close second is Hamlet's Cat's Soliloquy by Shakespeare's Cat.  Is it wrong that I now have a better understanding of Hamlet's soliloquy after reading his cat's?  Don't answer that.  But I can see educational value in using poems like these to hook young adults who need to read the originals in high school.   If you're a cat lover, this one is fun and well-written.  A definite winner I'd have never found if not for my BookLikes friends.