Christmas at The New Yorker
By E. B. White, Sally Benson and S.J. PerelmanForeword by John UpdikeEdited by The New Yorker
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Published on Jun 10, 2009 | 320 Pages
Published on Jun 10, 2009 | 320 Pages
Author
E. B. White
E. B. White, the author of such beloved classics as Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of The New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren.
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Sally Benson
Sally Benson (1897–1972) was a screenwriter and short story author. Her books include Junior Miss and Meet Me in St. Louis.
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S.J. Perelman
S. J. Perelman (1904–1979) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was one of the most prominent humorists of his generation, writing countless pieces for The New Yorker, plays for the stage, and screenplays for the Marx Brothers. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Around the World in 80 Days, and he received a special National Book Award for his unique contribution to American letters.
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