Q: What famous poet who wrote about cats was from St. Louis? 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