James Thurber was a master humorist and observer of human nature, whose works often drew from his own life experiences, exploring the thin line between reality and fantasy. His writing, characterized by sharp wit and subtle irony, delved into the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people. With a unique style that captured life's absurdities with profound understanding, Thurber left an indelible mark on American literature. His ability to transform commonplace moments into unforgettable literary pieces makes him a beloved author today.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been chosen by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts.
The memoir offers an insightful glimpse into the life of James Thurber during his tenure at The New Yorker, highlighting his experiences with the magazine's influential founder, Harold Ross. Through a blend of humor and reflection, Thurber shares memorable anecdotes and the unique atmosphere of the publication, capturing the essence of a transformative period in American literary history. The narrative showcases both the challenges and triumphs of working in a creative environment, offering readers a personal connection to the magazine's legacy.
Published to coincide with the 125th anniversary of James Thurber’s birth, this treasury combines, for the first time, Fables for Our Time and Further Fables for Our Time with Thurber’s unpublished preface and ten previously uncollected or unpublished stories. James Thurber has been called “one of the world’s greatest humorists” by Alistair Cooke (Atlantic), “one of our great American institutions” (Stanley Walker), “a magnificent satirist” (Boston Transcript)—and few works reveal Thurber’s genius as powerfully as his fables. Perennially entertaining and astutely satirical, Thurber pinpricks the idiosyncrasies of life with verbal frivolity, hilarious insights, political shrewdness, and, of course, quirky, quotable morals. Now, readers can savor 85 fables by the twentieth century’s preeminent humorist collected for the first time in a single anthology: Fables for Our Time, Further Fables for Our Time, Thurber’s unpublished preface, and ten previously uncollected fables—illustrated by ten contemporary artists including Seymour Chwast, Mark Ulriksen, Laurie Rosenwald, and R. O. Blechman—Collected Fables is a must-have for readers of all ages.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been selected by scholars for its importance, highlighting its value in understanding historical and societal contexts.
A evil sea captain banishes the letter O from the island Ooroo
In a cold, gloomy castle where all the clocks have stopped, a wicked Duke amuses himself by finding new and fiendish ways of rejecting the suitors for his niece, the good and beautiful Princess Saralinda
Thurber's rapier wit meets its match in Yoon's intelligent, powerful imagery in this classic tale about the absurdity of omnipotence.
James Thurber, der in den 1920ern als Reporter für die 'New York Evening Post' arbeitete und auch regelmäßig für die berühmte Zeitschrift 'The New Yorker' schrieb, zeichnet sich in seinem Werk vor allem durch die Kombination gegensätzlicher Elemente aus: Eine möglicherweise tragische Situation erhält durch triviale Vertracktheiten eine Wendung ins Komische, eine an sich nebensächliche Kleinigkeit wird zum Ausgangspunkt bedeutender Entwicklungen. The Human Being and the Dinosaur - The Remarkable Case of Mr Bruhl - The Trial of the Old Watchdog - The Lover and His Lass - The Private Life of Mr Bidwell - The Rabbits Who Caused All the Trouble - The Tiger Who Would Be King - The Admiral on the Wheel - The Little Girl and the Wolf - The Peacelike Mongoose - The Wolf Who Went Places - The Macbeth Murder Mystery - The Last Clock. Texte in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.
Walter Mitty is an ordinary man living an ordinary life. But he has dreams - vivid, extraordinary day dreams - in which the life he leads is one of excitement and even adventure, in which he - a weary, put upon middle-aged man - is the hero of his own story. A man can dream, can't he? The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is just one of the brilliant humorous and witty stories written by James Thurber and collected here.
The world of Thurber is splendidly sampled in these thirty stories, sketches, and articles that range from the wildest comedy to the serious business of murder. Animal courtship, maids, Macbeth, baseball, sailing, marriage-all fall within Thurber' s scope. Drawings by the Author.
