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thurber

/ˈθɜːr.bər/

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noun

/ˈθɜːr.bər/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, в данном случае американскому юмористу и карикатуристу, известному своими эссе, рассказами и карикатурами, опубликованными в 20-м веке.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, in this case a United States humorist and cartoonist known for his essays, stories, and cartoons published in the 20th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American humorist and cartoonistC1formalamerican

    James Thurber (1894–1961) was a celebrated American writer, humorist, and cartoonist, known for his witty essays, short stories, and distinctive cartoons, often published in The New Yorker.

    ruАмериканский юморист и карикатурист

    • Thurber's story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' is a classic of American literature.
    • His cartoons often featured dogs and perplexed-looking men.
    • Many consider Thurber one of the greatest American humorists of the 20th century.