Lanterns & Lances (1960)

by James Thurber

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Contains 24 pieces in which the well-known humorist is largely concerned with the survival of our English language, currently being subjected to much erroneous use.

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Friendlydragonspouse | Aug 27, 2022 |

Not funny whatsoever! He should stick to literary reviews (the Henry James chapter was quite revealing) and cartooning. (

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larryking1 | Dec 30, 2021 |

I have always enjoyed reading Thurber, since my Dad introduced me to him. I was in the hospital at the time and to help pass the time he left me with a copy of "My Lie and Hard Times". As I read it I was laughing so hard two women passing by in the hall stopped to ask me what was so funny, I read them the passage I was on and they didn't get it. Tough, it was hilarious and it still is. I have been reading Thurber ever since and this book didn't disappoint in any way. His take on life is always clever and fresh. (

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thosgpetri | Feb 1, 2021 |

Front cover detached. (

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ME_Dictionary | Mar 20, 2020 |

These short essays by Thurber are mildly amusing, but never elicited a full chortle. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
James Thurber	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Lewis, Gillian	Cover designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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