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Life. [edit] Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles L. Thurber and Mary Agnes "Mame" (née Fisher) Thurber on December 8, 1894. Both of his parents greatly influenced his work. His father was a sporadically employed clerk and minor politician who dreamed of being a lawyer or an actor.
Learn about James Thurber, a 20th century American humorist, cartoonist, author, and journalist. Explore his life, career, famous stories, drawings, and legacy at Thurber House, a literary center and museum in Columbus, Ohio.
- 77 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
- thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org
- (614) 464-1032
James Thurber was an American writer and cartoonist, whose well-known and highly acclaimed writings and drawings picture the urban man as one who escapes into fantasy because he is befuddled and beset by a world that he neither created nor understands.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Internationally recognized as one of the preeminent humorists in American history, Columbus’s native son, James Thurber, created an unparalleled array of some three dozen books: short stories, autobiography, plays, fables, biography, books for young readers, and humor: parodies, spoofs, farces, self-deprecating narratives, hilarious caricatures,...
Learn about the life and work of James Thurber, a 20th century humorist, cartoonist, author, and journalist. Explore his famous stories, drawings, and quotes, and visit his museum in Columbus, Ohio.
- 77 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
- thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org
- (614) 464-1032
Learn how James Thurber, the author of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", used his imagination and parody to create stories and cartoons that reflected his own struggles and fantasies. Explore his works, his influences, and his legacy in this article from The National Endowment for the Humanities.
James Thurber. News and Events. Current exhibits, presentations, readings, and other notable Thurber occasions. An Unaired Television Pilot Based on James Thurber. Loosely based! This 27-minute pilot starring comic actor Orson Bean was created in 1960, but never aired on television. It's popped up on YouTube.
