<p><strong>"An authentic American genius. . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." --Philadelphia Inquirer</strong></p><p>James Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945, <em>The Thurber Carnival </em>captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in <em>The New Yorker, </em> are from his uproarious and candid collection <em>My World and Welcome to It</em>--including the American classic "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"--as well as from <em>The Owl in the Attic</em>, <em>The Seal in the Bathroom</em>, <em>Men, Women and Dogs</em>. Thurber's take on life, society, and human nature is timeless and will continue to delight readers even as they recognize a bit of themselves in his brilliant sketches.</p>