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The Thurber Carnival

by James Thurber

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A wide-ranging collection from a major American humorist

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A wide-ranging collection from a major American humorist

First published as a collection in 1945, The Thurber Carnival gathers stories and sketches by James Thurber, most originally published in The New Yorker. Its contents draw from several of his books, including My World and Welcome to It, The Owl in the Attic, The Seal in the Bathroom, and Men, Women and Dogs, and include “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Across these pieces, Thurber turns his attention to everyday life, social behavior, and the contradictions of human nature through comic and satirical observation. The volume’s anthology format makes it a substantial introduction to the range of his shorter work.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic American humor
  • Fans of comic essays, sketches, and short fiction
  • Those seeking a collection that includes “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

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Everyday lifeSocial satireHuman natureMen, women, and dogsComic observation

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Book overview

"An authentic American genius. . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." --Philadelphia Inquirer

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, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in The New Yorker, are from his uproarious and candid collection My World and Welcome to It--including the American classic "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"--as well as from The Owl in the Attic, The Seal in the Bathroom, Men, Women and Dogs. 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.

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