The Thurber Carnival (Book, Perennial Class)

James Thurber is widely hailed as one of the finest humorists of this century. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Mr. Thurber belongs in the great line of American humorists which includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." Originally published by Harper & Brothers is 1945, The Thurber Carnival has retained a steady following for more than 50 years, featuring such beloved classics as My World and Welcome to It. The Owl in the Attic, The Seal in the Bedroom, and Men, Women, and Dogs. Praised by the Saturday Review of Literature as "one of the absolutely essential books of our time, " this timeless favorite will grace the bookshelves of a whole new generation of Thurber fans.