Clarence Day

Born in New York City in 1874, he grew up in a prominent family and later drew on that home life for some of his funniest and most memorable writing. He studied at Yale, served in the Spanish-American War, and went on to build a career as both a writer and a cartoonist.

His essays, sketches, and books were known for their wit, light touch, and affectionate view of family life. He is especially remembered for Life with Father, a lively portrait of his father and household that became enormously popular and was later adapted for the stage and screen.

Although he died in 1935, his work still stands out for its humor, clarity, and humane spirit. He had a gift for finding comedy in ordinary domestic moments without losing sight of the people at the center of them.