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“The laughter of man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms -hollow, heartless, mirthless, maniacal.”

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James Thurber
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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