James Thurber

Start here: The 13 Clocks (1950)

"There has never been anything like this before, and there will never be anything like this again…[Thurber] takes such delight in the words. It's like it's written by somebody who wants to infect you with his love of words. There are poems hidden in the text. There are places where it wanders into rhyme and out again. There are all of the invented words.

Common questions about James Thurber

Who is James Thurber?

James Thurber was an American author, cartoonist, and humorist best known for his contributions to The New Yorker and his whimsical, satirical take on everyday life. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Thurber gained fame for works like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, My Life and Hard Times, and The Thurber Carnival.

What is James Thurber best known for?

James Thurber is best known for The 13 Clocks, published in 1950 with 37 ratings and a 4.0 average. It is the most-rated of James Thurber's books on SansFiction.

How many books has James Thurber written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by James Thurber, published between 1950 and 1957. The most popular are The 13 Clocks and The Wonderful O.

Which James Thurber book should I read first?

The 13 Clocks is the usual place to start: it is James Thurber's most-rated book here, with a 4.0 average.

What genres does James Thurber write?

James Thurber's books on SansFiction are tagged Adventure, Children'S Stories, Fairy Tales and General.