The Thurber Carnival by James Thurber hens A full-color background scene appears

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From the exquisitely detailed card backs to the four suits represented by growing trees

An intriguing and effective look at an unfamiliar world

If I Were an Animal

The Thurber Carnival by James Thurber hens A full-color background scene appears"An authentic American genius. . . . Mr. Thurber belongs in the great lines of American humorists that includes Mark Twain and Ring Lardner." Philadelphia Inquirer 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, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and