Books like Thurber Carnival by James Thurber
James Thurber’s ‘Thurber Carnival’ brings together a selection of his most celebrated humor pieces, largely drawn from his first volume, *My World and Welcome to It*, along with selections from *The Owl in the Attic*, *The Seal in the Bathroom*, and *Men, Women and Dogs*. First published in 1945, the collection features the American classic “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and other stories that reveal Thurber’s distinctive satirical eye toward society, manners, and the quirks of ordinary life. Readers discover a timeless wit that continues to resonate, as Thurber’s clever observations invite them to see familiar moments in a new, amused light.
First publish date: 1945
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: James Thurber
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