“Authors of light pieces have, nobody knows why, a genius for getting into minor difficulties: they walk into the wrong apartments, they drink furniture polish for stomach bitters, they drive their cars into the prize tulip beds of haughty neighbors, they playfully slap gangsters, mistaking them for old school friends.”
Quote by James Thurber
Work
James Thurber: Writings & Drawings (including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty)
This compilation showcases the wit and creativity of James Thurber, with a selection of his most renowned short stories and accompanying illustrations. It includes the famous story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' which has become a cultural touchstone for the concept of daydreaming and escapism. more
Author
James Thurber
James Thurber was a renowned American cartoonist and writer. Born on December 8, 1894, and died on November 2, 1961, Thurber is known for his humor and satire in his works, which have had a profound impact on American literature and cartoon art. more
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