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"The nation that complacently and fearfully allows its artists and writers to become suspected rather than respected is no longer regarded as a nation possessed with humor or depth." -- James Thurber
James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American author, cartoonist and celebrated wit. Thurber was best known for his contributions (both cartoons and short stories) to The New Yorker magazine.

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Total Books: 254
Collected Fables
2019 - Collected Fables (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780062909176
ISBN-10: 0062909177
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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My Life and Hard Times
2018 - My Life and Hard Times [Chinese Edition] (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9787559416421
ISBN-10: 755941642X
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The Wonderful O
2017 - The Wonderful O [Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780143130420
ISBN-10: 0143130420
Genre: Literature & Fiction
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The 13 Clocks
2016 - The 13 Clocks [Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780143110149
ISBN-10: 0143110144
Genres: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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The Tiger Who Would Be King
2015 - The Tiger Who Would Be King (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781592701827
ISBN-10: 1592701825
Genre: Children's Books
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Other Pieces
2013 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Other Pieces (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780141395302
ISBN-10: 0141395303
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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The Thurber Carnival
2008 - The Thurber Carnival (Other)Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9781439502389
ISBN-10: 1439502382
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
2008 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty [Creative Short Stories] (Other)
ISBN-13: 9781583415863
ISBN-10: 1583415866
Genres: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction
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The Last Flower A Parable  in Pictures
Carnaval / Carnival
2007 - Carnaval / Carnival [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9788496834040
ISBN-10: 8496834042
Genre: Literature & Fiction
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The Thirteen Clocks
2006 - The Thirteen Clocks (Audio CD)Hardcover, Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9781597776882
ISBN-10: 1597776882
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Literature & Fiction
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Secret Lives of Walter Mitty and of James Thurber
2006 - Secret Lives of Walter Mitty and of James Thurber [Wonderfully Illustrated Short Pieces] (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780060847883
ISBN-10: 0060847883
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
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Selected Shorts Timeless Classics
2006 - Selected Shorts Timeless Classics [Selected Shorts series] (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9780971921832
ISBN-10: 0971921830
Genre: Literature & Fiction
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Vom Mann der die Luft anhielt
2006 - Vom Mann Der Die Luft Anhielt (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9783821845661
ISBN-10: 382184566X
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Muchas Lunas
2005 - Muchas Lunas (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9789505158010
ISBN-10: 9505158017
Genres: Children's Books, Literature & Fiction
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Is Sex Necessary  Or Why You Feel the Way You Do
2004 - Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel the Way You Do (Paperback)Paperback, Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780060733148
ISBN-10: 0060733144
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Thurber Country  A Collection of Pieces About Males and Females Mainly of Our Own Species
Better to Have Loafed and Lost The Best of James Thurber
2002 - Better to Have Loafed and Lost the Best of James Thurber (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780091885649
ISBN-10: 0091885647
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Le sexe pour quoi faire
2001 - Le Sexe Pour Quoi Faire (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9782264031884
ISBN-10: 2264031883
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The Dog Department  James Thurber on Hounds Scotties and Talking Poodles
Die 13 Uhren Cassette Hrspiel
2001 - Die 13 Uhren Cassette Hrspiel (Audio Cassette)
ISBN-13: 9783491223110
ISBN-10: 3491223113
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2001 - The Years with Ross [Perennial Classics] (Paperback)
1990 - Thirteen Clocks [Lythway Children's Large Print Books] (Paperback)
1990 - Selected Letters of James Thurber [Oxford Letters and Memoirs] (Paperback)
1983 - The Night the Ghost Got In [Creative Classic Series] (Other)
1969 - My Worldand Welcome to It [Harvest Book] (Other)
1962 - The 13 Clocks the Wonderful O [Puffin Books] (Paperback)
1901 - Furthr Fable Time [Fireside Books Holiday House] (Hardcover)
The Catbird Seat [Tale Blazers] (Paperback)