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James Thurber (1894–1961) was one of the greatest humorists of the 20th century
. In his writings and cartoons, Thurber often poked fun at the modern, urban male at odds with the world in which he lived. He first published “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in The New Yorker Magazine in 1939. The story follows a day in the life of an ordinary man who escapes the drudgery of reality by daydreaming of himself as the hero in a series of adventures. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” has twice been adapted into feature-length films: a 1947 version starring Danny Kaye and a 2013 version with Ben Stiller. Mitty’s story continues to resonate with people nearly 90 years later.Read a full story summary, a full story analysis, and explanations of important quotes from “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”
