Author Masson Thomas L.
Thomas Lansing Masson (Tom Masson) (1866-1934) was an American editor and author, born at Essex, Connecticut, and educated in the public schools of New Haven. He became literary editor of Life in 1893 and a regular contributor of humorous articles to various magazines. As an editor, he was responsible for Humorous Masterpieces of American Literature (1904); In Merry Measure (1905); The Humor of Love in Verse and Prose (1906); The Best Stories in the World (1914). His own books are: Readers of Tom Masson's charming little stories, light essays and graceful verse, would hardly suspect the author of being a constant student of the philosophy of Kant, Schopenhauer and Plato; yet a philosopher Mr. Masson certainly is, and the depth of his philosophy is proven by this gem from his recent volume, A Corner in Women: "Motto for a Married Man. "Be sure you are right, then keep it to yourself." Mr. Masson has been a married man these fourteen years and more. Yet that be is far from being a cynic
...al married man is shown by the graceful dedication of the volume referred to: "This book is dedicated to three friends: "To Cupid, who came to stay with me. "To the Wolf, who sniffed at my door and honored me with his absence. "And to the Stork, who brought me what I most desired." Mr. Masson was born in Essex, Connecticut, in 1866. He has had a wide and varied experience as a traveler, business man and newspaper writer, and since 1893 has been the editor of Life.
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