Archy, a poet in a previous life, has been reincarnated as a cockroach who types by diving headfirst into a typewriter (and is famous for his inability to use the shift key to produce capital letters). His friend, Mehitabel, is an alley cat who claims to have once been Cleopatra. Archy's poems irresistibly evoke the atmosphere of Jazz Age New York, as seen from the alleyways. Charming, wise, tender, and tough, they represent the best of American humor. Includes the fantastic illustrations of George Herriman and a classic introduction by novelist E.B. White. This Pocket Poet collection will make a beautiful volume, perfectly sized for its little hero.

• Pages: 224
• Dimensions: 10.8x10.8cm