Story Title: The Genius of James Thurber
Date of Publication: 1997
Edition: First Folio Society Edition (Hardcover with slipcase)
Publisher: The Folio Society
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Language: English
Cover Artists: James Thurber
Artists: James Thurber
Writers: James Thurber (selected and introduced by Michael J. Rosen)
Characters: Walter Mitty, the Thurber Dog, various husbands and wives from the battle of the sexes, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, and other classic Thurber characters appearing in his stories and fables
Key Facts: The Genius of James Thurber is a beautifully produced Folio Society collection that showcases the very best of the American humourist and cartoonist James Thurber. Selected and introduced by Michael J. Rosen, it brings together 42 short stories, fables, and essays along with dozens of Thurber’s iconic cartoons and line drawings. Highlights include “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” pieces from My Life and Hard Times, and many of his celebrated “battle of the sexes” stories and dog fables. The volume captures Thurber’s unique blend of gentle absurdity, sharp wit, and profound insight into human nature. This elegant 1997 Folio Society edition features Thurber’s own illustrations throughout and is highly regarded by collectors of classic 20th-century American humour.
Page Count: 256 pages
