Clarence DayClarence Shepard Day Jr. was an American author and cartoonist whose work is closely associated with humor, domestic observation, and social commentary drawn from everyday life. Born on 18 November 1874 in New York, New York, he was the son of VinnieDay and Clarence Shephard Day. He was educated at St. Pauls School and later attended Yale University, experiences that influenced both his literary voice and cultural perspective. His writing often reflected a thoughtful balance between affection and critique, particularly in portrayals of authority, tradition, and individual temperament. He achieved lasting recognition through Life with Father, published in 1935, which became his best known work and was later adapted into a successful film. In addition to writing, he was also active as a cartoonist, further demonstrating his versatility as a creative figure. Clarence Shepard Day Jr. died on 28 December 1935 in New York at the age of sixty one, leaving behind a body of work that remains influential for its clarity, humor, and enduring depiction of personal and family life. Read More Read Less