A collection of short humorous pieces, most of which appeared in The New Yorker.
Part One: Mr and Mrs Monroe
A number of short stories featuring the Mr and Mrs Monroe and which contain many autobiographical elements.
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.
A collection of short humorous pieces, most of which appeared in The New Yorker.
Part One: Mr and Mrs Monroe
A number of short stories featuring the Mr and Mrs Monroe and which contain many autobiographical elements.
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.