The Owl in the Attic and Other Perplexities
1931 book by James Thurber From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Owl in the Attic and Other Perplexities is a book by James Thurber first published in 1931 by Harper and Brothers.[1] It collects a number of short humorous pieces, most of which had appeared in The New Yorker,[2] and an introduction by E. B. White.
First edition | |
| Author | James Thurber |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | James Thurber |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Harper and Brothers |
Publication date | 1931 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 151 |
| OCLC | 504043017 |
Contents
Part One: Mr and Mrs Monroe
A number of short stories featuring the Mr and Mrs Monroe and which contain many autobiographical elements[3]
Part Two: The Pet Department
"Inspired by the daily pet column in the New York Evening Post" and consisting of a number of short question and answers, each illustrated by a Thurber drawing.
Part Three: Ladies and Gentlemen's Guide to Modern English Usage
"Inspired by Mr. H. W. Fowler's A Dictionary of Modern English Usage"
References
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