by James Thurber · ACANTILADO · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788496136755
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Immerse yourself in the witty world of James Thurber with 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. This story, which gives its name to the well-known 'Walter Mitty syndrome', explores the human tendency to escape from monotony through fantasy. Accompany Walter in his heroic and comical escapes from reality, while Thurber, with his unique humor, invites us to reflect on the frustrations of modern man. A jewel of literature that will amuse you and make you think.
James Grover Thurber was an American cartoonist, writer, humorist, journalist, and playwright. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University (OSU), leaving in 1918 without graduating. He spent over a year in Paris, working for the US State Department as a code clerk, and on his return to Columbus in 1920 was hired as a reporter for the Columbus Dispatch. He married his first wife, Althea Adams, in 1922. Thurber was hired by The New Yorker in early 1927, and soon became a prolific and popular contributor.
