James Thurber

James Thurber was an American writer, cartoonist, humorist, and playwright best known for his witty short fiction, essays, and cartoons for *The New Yorker*. His work, including *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty* and *My Life and Hard Times*, is celebrated for blending humor with sharp observations of ordinary life and human nature.

Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Dec 8, 1894 Wikipedia
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