The Thurber Carnival -- James Thurber

<p><strong>An authentic American genius. . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner. --Philadelphia Inquirer</strong></p><p>James 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, <em>The Thurber Carnival </em>captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in <em>The New Yorker, </em> are from his uproarious and candid collection <em>My World and Welcome to It</em>--including the American classic The Secret Life of Walter Mitty--as well as from <em>The Owl in the Attic</em>, <em>The Seal in the Bathroom</em>, <em>Men, Women and Dogs</em>. Thurber's take on life, society, and human nature is timeless and will continue to delight readers even as they recognize a bit of themselves in his brilliant sketches.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> James Thurber<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harper Perennial<br><b>Published:</b> 11/19/2013<br><b>Pages:</b> 448<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.84lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.08h x 5.32w x 1.08d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060932879