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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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Lanterns & Lances

by James Thurber ...

“Don’t you think that things are getting better?” a woman asked me not long ago at a party.“Madam,” I replied, in my courtly, but slightly edged fashion, “things will take care of themselves. What I am interested in is people.”By people she thought that I meant persons, and she began rattling off facts and figures about sundry marriages and divorces of Hollywood celebrities and total strangers. In ... Read more

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“Don’t you think that things are getting better?” a woman asked me not long ago at a party.“Madam,” I replied, in my courtly, but slightly edged fashion, “things will take care of themselves. What I am interested in is people.”By people she thought that I meant persons, and she began rattling off facts and figures about sundry marriages and divorces of Hollywood celebrities and total strangers. In
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The Thurber Carnival. Illustrated

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Catbird Seat, The Night the Bed Fell, and The Macbeth Murder Mystery and Others

by James Thurber ...

The Thurber Carnival is a delightful and essential collection of stories, essays, fables, and cartoons from one of America's greatest humorists, James Thurber. Blending sharp wit, absurdity, and subtle insight, this anthology showcases Thurber’s unique ability to find the comic—and often poignant—undertones in everyday life. Drawn from various stages of his career, the pieces in this volume ... Read more

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The Thurber Carnival is a delightful and essential collection of stories, essays, fables, and cartoons from one of America's greatest humorists, James Thurber. Blending sharp wit, absurdity, and subtle insight, this anthology showcases Thurber’s unique ability to find the comic—and often poignant—undertones in everyday life. Drawn from various stages of his career, the pieces in this volume
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The Middle Aged Man on the Flying Trapeze

Enriched edition. Reflections on Absurdities and Follies in Mid-20th Century America

by James Thurber, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "The Middle Aged Man on the Flying Trapeze," James Thurber employs his signature blend of humor and poignancy to explore the existential dilemmas of modern life. This collection of short stories is characterized by its witty observations and absurdist scenarios, encapsulating the frustrations and vulnerabilities of middle age. Written during the early 20th century, a time of significant ... Read more

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In "The Middle Aged Man on the Flying Trapeze," James Thurber employs his signature blend of humor and poignancy to explore the existential dilemmas of modern life. This collection of short stories is characterized by its witty observations and absurdist scenarios, encapsulating the frustrations and vulnerabilities of middle age. Written during the early 20th century, a time of significant
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The Thurber Carnival

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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 ... 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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Let Your Mind Alone! And Other More or Less Inspirational Pieces (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Satirical Self-Help Parodies and New Yorker–Style American Humor Essays

by James Thurber, Pearl Cressmere ...

In Let Your Mind Alone! And Other More or Less Inspirational Pieces, James Thurber turns the rhetoric of self-improvement, popular psychology, business uplift, and "inspirational" counsel inside out. The collection's essays and sketches mimic the solemn assurances of advice literature only to expose its absurdities, false comforts, and mechanical optimism. Written in Thurber's unmistakably dry, ... Read more

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In Let Your Mind Alone! And Other More or Less Inspirational Pieces, James Thurber turns the rhetoric of self-improvement, popular psychology, business uplift, and "inspirational" counsel inside out. The collection's essays and sketches mimic the solemn assurances of advice literature only to expose its absurdities, false comforts, and mechanical optimism. Written in Thurber's unmistakably dry,
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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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Alarms and Diversions

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by James Thurber, Clara Easton ...

In "Alarms and Diversions," James Thurber presents a collection of whimsical essays and stories that delve into the absurdities of everyday life. Renowned for his unique blend of humor and insight, Thurber employs a keenly observational literary style that captures the eccentricities of human behavior and social norms. The book serves as a poignant commentary on the post-war American society of ... Read more

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In "Alarms and Diversions," James Thurber presents a collection of whimsical essays and stories that delve into the absurdities of everyday life. Renowned for his unique blend of humor and insight, Thurber employs a keenly observational literary style that captures the eccentricities of human behavior and social norms. The book serves as a poignant commentary on the post-war American society of
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Alarms and Diversions

Enriched edition. Whimsical Tales of Wit and Absurdity

by James Thurber, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "Alarms and Diversions," James Thurber masterfully blends wit and observation to illuminate the absurdities of everyday life. This collection of essays and short stories reflects Thurber's characteristic humor, employing a sardonic narrative style that highlights the juxtaposition between human aspiration and inevitable folly. Notorious for its engaging prose, the book serves as both a mirror ... Read more

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In "Alarms and Diversions," James Thurber masterfully blends wit and observation to illuminate the absurdities of everyday life. This collection of essays and short stories reflects Thurber's characteristic humor, employing a sardonic narrative style that highlights the juxtaposition between human aspiration and inevitable folly. Notorious for its engaging prose, the book serves as both a mirror
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The Thurber Carnival

by James Thurber ...

I have not actually known Thurber for sixty years, since he was only sixty-two on his last birthday, but the publishers of this volume felt that "sixty" would sound more effective than "sixty-two" in the title of an introduction to so large a book, a point which I was too tired to argue about.James Thurber was born on a night of wild portent and high wind in the year 1894, at 147 Parsons Avenue, ... Read more

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I have not actually known Thurber for sixty years, since he was only sixty-two on his last birthday, but the publishers of this volume felt that "sixty" would sound more effective than "sixty-two" in the title of an introduction to so large a book, a point which I was too tired to argue about.James Thurber was born on a night of wild portent and high wind in the year 1894, at 147 Parsons Avenue,
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Further Fables for Our Time

Enriched edition. Whimsical Fables of Wit and Wisdom

by James Thurber, Crispin Hargrove ...

In "Further Fables for Our Time," James Thurber artfully weaves an enchanting tapestry of modern fables that blend wit with wisdom. Written in a concise and engaging style, these narratives serve not only to entertain but to provoke thought and reflection on the human condition. The stories are rich with Thurber's trademark humor and keen observations of societal absurdities, showcasing his ... Read more

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In "Further Fables for Our Time," James Thurber artfully weaves an enchanting tapestry of modern fables that blend wit with wisdom. Written in a concise and engaging style, these narratives serve not only to entertain but to provoke thought and reflection on the human condition. The stories are rich with Thurber's trademark humor and keen observations of societal absurdities, showcasing his
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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,
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