The Thurber Carnival
The Thurber Carnival
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
2013
Adult
18+ years
1050L
Super Short Summary
The Thurber Carnival is a collection of humorous stories, essays, and drawings by James Thurber. It includes pieces like "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "The Night the Bed Fell," showcasing Thurber's wit and observations on human nature. The anthology highlights his unique blend of whimsy and satire in capturing everyday life's absurdities.
Humorous
Playful
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Thurber Carnival by James Thurber is celebrated for its wit and humor, showcasing Thurber's mastery of satire and illustration. Readers appreciate the collection's ability to blend humor with deeper human insights. However, some find the style dated and references occasionally obscure. Overall, it remains a cherished classic for fans of mid-20th-century American humor.
Who Should Read The Thurber Carnival?
Readers who enjoy clever wit and humor, as found in David Sedaris's Me Talk Pretty One Day, would appreciate James Thurber's The Thurber Carnival. This collection appeals to those who enjoy satire, whimsical illustrations, and keen observations of human nature similar to E.B. White's style in Charlotte's Web.
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Short Story • Fiction
2013
Adult
18+ years
1050L
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