James Thurber

Biography

James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American cartoonist, author, journalist, and celebrated wit. Thurber was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorkermagazine and collected in his numerous books. One of the most popularhumorists of his time, Thurber celebrated the comic frustrations and eccentricities of ordinary people.

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