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  • The Thurber Carnival (1945) - The Bookstore
  • The Thurber Carnival (1945) - The Bookstore
  • The Thurber Carnival (1945) - The Bookstore
  • The Thurber Carnival (1945) - The Bookstore
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James Thurber

The Thurber Carnival (1945)

The Thurber Carnival (1945)

Condition: Very Good

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Description

The Thurber Carnival by James Thurber is a classic collection of stories, essays, cartoons, and humorous reflections from one of America’s most beloved writers and illustrators. Published in 1945, this lively volume gathers some of Thurber’s best-known work, blending sharp wit, absurd situations, domestic comedy, and his wonderfully distinctive drawings.

Thurber turns everyday life into comic chaos, writing about marriage, work, animals, imagination, and the strange habits of ordinary people. His dry humour and gentle satire reveal both the frustrations and the ridiculousness of modern life while never losing their warmth.

A wonderful choice for readers who enjoy classic American humour, literary cartoons, short stories, and witty essays, this vintage collection also makes an appealing addition to a James Thurber library or mid-century book collection.

Hardcover, Very Good. Dust jacket not so much

Specifications

Author James Thurber
Publisher Harper
Pages 369
Binding Hardcover
Language EN
Dimensions 22.1cm × 14.0cm × 3.0cm
Condition Very Good

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