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Collected Fables

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"These tiny stories, in which a wide variety of animals show us how human we really are, are completely uproarious." — Saturday Review of Literature"These fables are as cogent and necessary today as they were before and after the Great War when Thurber's plainspoken, satiric fables provided a way to speak out in an era of political suspiciousness, false hopes, and mistrust. These fables are, ... Read more

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"These tiny stories, in which a wide variety of animals show us how human we really are, are completely uproarious." — Saturday Review of Literature"These fables are as cogent and necessary today as they were before and after the Great War when Thurber's plainspoken, satiric fables provided a way to speak out in an era of political suspiciousness, false hopes, and mistrust. These fables are,
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

by James Thurber ...

American humorist James Thurber’s classic short story is about a man who escapes the tedium of his mundane life by retreating into his vivid imagination. This title features a new introduction by Rosemary A. Thurber, James Thurber’s daughter, as well as a selection of Thurber drawings. ... Read more

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American humorist James Thurber’s classic short story is about a man who escapes the tedium of his mundane life by retreating into his vivid imagination. This title features a new introduction by Rosemary A. Thurber, James Thurber’s daughter, as well as a selection of Thurber drawings.
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James Thurber: Writings & Drawings (LOA #90)

by James Thurber ...

A comprehensive collection of the American humorist’s best work—including “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”—plus original drawings and a chronology of Thurber’s own troubled lifeJames Thurber, whimsical fantasist and deadpan chronicler of everyday absurdities, brought American humor into the 20th century. His comic persona, a modern city-dweller whose zaniest flights of free association are tinged ... Read more

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A comprehensive collection of the American humorist’s best work—including “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”—plus original drawings and a chronology of Thurber’s own troubled lifeJames Thurber, whimsical fantasist and deadpan chronicler of everyday absurdities, brought American humor into the 20th century. His comic persona, a modern city-dweller whose zaniest flights of free association are tinged
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Let Your Mind Alone

by James Thurber ...

A collection of humorous essays, accompanied by the author's own bizarre drawings, presenting Thurber's unremitting retort to the multitude of "self-help" books which were widespread in the 1930s and whose successors are still with us today. ... Read more

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A collection of humorous essays, accompanied by the author's own bizarre drawings, presenting Thurber's unremitting retort to the multitude of "self-help" books which were widespread in the 1930s and whose successors are still with us today.
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Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You Do

by E. B. White, James Thurber ...

Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You Do (1929) is a brilliant satirical work that humorously dissects the popular psychological and social theories about sex, love, and human behavior prevalent in the early twentieth century. Written by E. B. White and James Thurber, the book adopts the tone of a mock scientific study, complete with absurd charts, invented terminology, and tongue-in ... Read more

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Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You Do (1929) is a brilliant satirical work that humorously dissects the popular psychological and social theories about sex, love, and human behavior prevalent in the early twentieth century. Written by E. B. White and James Thurber, the book adopts the tone of a mock scientific study, complete with absurd charts, invented terminology, and tongue-in
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The Thurber Carnival

by James Thurber ...

"An authentic American genius . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." — The Philadelphia InquirerJames Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945 ... Read more

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"An authentic American genius . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." — The Philadelphia InquirerJames Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945
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The Classic Collection of James Thurber. Illustrated

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Thurber Carnival, Let Your Mind Alone, The Years with Ross

by James Thurber ...

The Classic Collection of James Thurber gathers four of the author’s most iconic works into one beautifully illustrated volume, celebrating the wit, imagination, and sharp social insight that made Thurber one of America’s most beloved humorists. At the heart of the collection is “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, the timeless story of an ordinary man who escapes the dullness of everyday life ... Read more

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The Classic Collection of James Thurber gathers four of the author’s most iconic works into one beautifully illustrated volume, celebrating the wit, imagination, and sharp social insight that made Thurber one of America’s most beloved humorists. At the heart of the collection is “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, the timeless story of an ordinary man who escapes the dullness of everyday life
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The Thurber Carnival

Whimsical Tales and Witty Observations from a Classic Humorist

by James Thurber ...

In "The Thurber Carnival," James Thurber masterfully weaves a tapestry of humor, satire, and poignant commentary on human nature. This remarkable collection of sketches, short stories, and cartoons showcases Thurber's distinctive literary style, characterized by a blend of absurdism and sharp wit. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century American society, the work explores themes of love, ... Read more

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In "The Thurber Carnival," James Thurber masterfully weaves a tapestry of humor, satire, and poignant commentary on human nature. This remarkable collection of sketches, short stories, and cartoons showcases Thurber's distinctive literary style, characterized by a blend of absurdism and sharp wit. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century American society, the work explores themes of love,
... Read more
The Years with Ross

by James Thurber ...

From iconic American humorist James Thurber, a celebrated and poignant memoir about his years at The New Yorker with the magazine's unforgettable founder and longtime editor, Harold Ross"Extremely entertaining. . . . life at The New Yorker emerges as a lovely sort of pageant of lunacy, of practical jokes, of feuds and foibles. It is an affectionate picture of scamps playing their games around a ... Read more

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From iconic American humorist James Thurber, a celebrated and poignant memoir about his years at The New Yorker with the magazine's unforgettable founder and longtime editor, Harold Ross"Extremely entertaining. . . . life at The New Yorker emerges as a lovely sort of pageant of lunacy, of practical jokes, of feuds and foibles. It is an affectionate picture of scamps playing their games around a
... Read more
My Life and Hard Times

A Nostalgic Journey Through American Society and Humorous Reflections

by James Thurber ...

In "My Life and Hard Times," James Thurber constructs a masterful blend of memoir and humor, meticulously weaving together anecdotes from his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, during the early 20th century. The literary style is characterized by its vivid imagery, sharp wit, and whimsical narrative voice, making the mundane aspects of life resonate with comedic brilliance. As part of the American ... Read more

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In "My Life and Hard Times," James Thurber constructs a masterful blend of memoir and humor, meticulously weaving together anecdotes from his upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, during the early 20th century. The literary style is characterized by its vivid imagery, sharp wit, and whimsical narrative voice, making the mundane aspects of life resonate with comedic brilliance. As part of the American
... Read more
My Life and Hard Times

by James Thurber ...

Benvenuto Cellini said that a man should be at least forty years old before he undertakes so fine an enterprise as that of setting down the story of his life. He said also that an autobiographer should have accomplished something of excellence. Nowadays nobody who has a typewriter pays any attention to the old master's quaint rules. I myself have accomplished nothing of excellence except a ... Read more

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Benvenuto Cellini said that a man should be at least forty years old before he undertakes so fine an enterprise as that of setting down the story of his life. He said also that an autobiographer should have accomplished something of excellence. Nowadays nobody who has a typewriter pays any attention to the old master's quaint rules. I myself have accomplished nothing of excellence except a
... Read more
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

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by James Thurber ...

Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered forty-year-old man, drives into Connecticut with his wife for their weekly shopping trip. Tired of his drab, schedule-driven life, Walter escapes into five elaborate daydreams, and finally becomes the hero he always hoped to be.“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was originally published in a 1939 issue of The New Yorker. It is considered to be an American classic, and ... Read more

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Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered forty-year-old man, drives into Connecticut with his wife for their weekly shopping trip. Tired of his drab, schedule-driven life, Walter escapes into five elaborate daydreams, and finally becomes the hero he always hoped to be.“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was originally published in a 1939 issue of The New Yorker. It is considered to be an American classic, and
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