James Thurber: Writings & Drawings (LOA #90) by James Thurber - ISBN: 9781883011222
Hardcover
The Library of America and editor Garrison Keillor present the best and most extensive Thurber collection ever assembled. Only a book of this scope can do justice to Thurber‘s extraordinary career and to the many unexpected turns of his comic genius. Here are the acknowledged masterpieces: &quot…

James Thurber: Writings & Drawings (LOA #90)

Writings & Drawings (LOA #90)

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  • Hardcover

    1024 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 1996

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Summary

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 with anxiety, remains hilarious, subtly disturbing, and instantly recognizable.Here, in over 1,0…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781883011222
ISBN-10:1883011221
Author:James Thurber, Garrison Keillor
Publisher:The Library of America
Imprint:The Library of America
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:1024
Release Date:1 October 1996
Weight:839g
Dimensions:207mm x 132mm x 41mm
Series:Library of America (Hardcover)
About The Author

James Thurber

James Thurber (1894-1961) was one of the foremost American humorists of the 20th century.Garrison Keilloris the creator ofA Prairie Home Companion, which he hosted for 42 years, and the author of several books, includingLake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, andDaddy’s Girl.

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