Q: What famous poet who wrote about cats was from St. Louis? 0 By Good News For Pets on August 31, 2018 Pet IQ First Edition Cover A. T.S. Elliot. Among his many famous works, Elliot wrote Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats (1939), a collection of whimsical poems about feline psychology and sociology. The book was the basis for the award-winning Broadway musical Cats. Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email