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Charles Miner Thompson
1864–1941
Best known as a journalist and longtime editor, he wrote fiction with a light touch and a sharp eye for everyday human behavior. His stories, including The Calico Cat, have an easy charm that still makes them enjoyable to read.
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The Calico Cat
by Charles Miner Thompson
About the author
Born in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1864, Charles Miner Thompson built his career in journalism as well as literature. He graduated from Harvard and went on to work in Boston publishing, becoming closely associated with The Youth’s Companion, where he served for many years and eventually became editor-in-chief.
Alongside his editorial work, he wrote short fiction and books that were widely read in his day. His best-known title now is probably The Calico Cat, a compact, witty story that shows his gift for turning ordinary situations into lively, memorable fiction.
Thompson died in 1941 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Though he is not as widely known now as some of his contemporaries, his work remains appealing for its clear style, gentle humor, and glimpse into American literary and magazine culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.