Thurber Carnival
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 3425 readers · 290 pages · ≈ 5 h 22 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Thurber Carnival?
About ≈ 5 h 22 m — 290 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Thurber Carnival?
290 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Thurber Carnival?
It sits on the Humor, Drama, Short Stories shelves.
Is Thurber Carnival in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does Thurber Carnival take place?
It is set in Columbus Ohio during Early 20th century.
Who wrote Thurber Carnival?
James Thurber.