The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a short story by James Thurber. The most famous of Thurber's stories, it first appeared in The New Yorker on March 18, 1939, and was first collected in his book My World and Welcome to It. It has since been reprinted in James Thurber: Writings and Drawings, is available on-line on the New Yorker website, and is one of the most anthologized short stories in American literature. The story is considered one of Thurber's "acknowledged masterpieces". It was made into a 1947 film of the same name, with Danny Kaye in the title role, though the film is very different from the original story. It was also adapted into a 2013 film, which is again very different from the original.
| Author | James Thurber |
| Genre(s) | short story |
| Published in | The New Yorker |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace and Company |
| Media type | Print (Periodical, Hardback and Paperback) |
| Publication date | 1939 (magazine), 1942 (book) |
| Preceded by | "Death in the Zoo" |
| Followed by | "Interview with a Lemming" |
About The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Walter Mitty works for Life Magazine where he dreams of a more exciting life. Walter suddenly gets the adventure of a lifetime when his new employers put him on a global task of taking the perfect photo.
Achievement of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller co-produced, directed, and stars in the film. The film marks the second film adaptation of James Thurber's 1939 short story of the same name.
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Latest information about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty updated on July 28 2021.
