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Loading... Is Sex Necessary?: Or Why You Feel the Way You Do (original 1929; edition 2004)by James Thurber
Work detailsIs Sex Necessary?: Or Why You Feel the Way You Do by James Thurber (1929)
None. A hilarious "study" of men and women and their attitudes towards sex, liberally quoting the studies of Karl Zaner and Walter Tithridge, the "deans of American Sex." Originally written in 1929, and reprinted in 1950, it proves, once again, that there is nothing new under the sun. (  ) tloeffler | Feb 18, 2011 |  One of Thurber's funniest books, and one he wrote in collaboration with E.B. White (who also co-authored the great writing reference "The Elements of Style"). This book was written in 1929, when both men were just starting out with The New Yorker, and both were young. It shows: the book is a wonderfully psuedo-serious look at men, women, sex, etc etc etc, and it bubbles over with high spirits. The illustrations, Thurber cartoons of course, are as delightful as the rest. (  ) annbury | Oct 7, 2010 | dated but charming in a silly sort of way.....a VERY FAST read! (  ) jeffome | Aug 23, 2009 | The best thing about this book is the Thurber drawings -- it was great to get reacquainted with them. Unfortunately, it hasn't aged very well. It was written as a satire of sex studies of the day, and you kind of need to know them to get the humor. But as with all things by White, it's very well written. ( ) NellieMc | Jul 11, 2009 | A period-piece with a kind of humor that I just didn't get it. (  ) alaskabookworm | May 28, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060733144, Paperback)The first book of prose published by either James Thurber or E. B. White, Is Sex Necessary? combines the humor and genius of both authors to examine those great mysteries of life -- romance, love, and marriage. A masterpiece of drollery, this 75th Anniversary Edition stands the test of time with its sidesplitting spoof of men, women, and psychologists; more than fifty funny illustrations by Thurber; and a new foreword by John Updike. (retrieved from Amazon Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:23:22 -0400) No library descriptions found. |
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