Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear was first published in 1871. We track 3 editions.
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- Robert John Bush1871 Other I own Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Robert John Bush 1871 Log in to want this
- Avon Publications1953 Paperback I own The Owl and the Pussycat, Avon Publications 1953 Log in to want this
- Weston Woods1961 Hardback I own Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Weston Woods 1961 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- The Owl and the Pussy Cat musical
In print
- Editions recorded
- 54 on Open Library, 48 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 8 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of Owl and the Pussy-Cat are there?
We track 3 editions of Owl and the Pussy-Cat. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Owl and the Pussy-Cat been adapted?
Yes, including The Owl and the Pussy Cat (musical), according to Wikidata.
When was Owl and the Pussy-Cat first published?
Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear was first published in 1871.