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The Diary of a Nobody

A dry, observational diary comedy
StyleObservationalGenreClassicBritish Humor

Synopsis

In The Diary of a Nobody, Charles Pooter, a proud but unimportant London clerk, keeps a diary of his family’s everyday life. He records household mishaps, social calls, work worries, and the antics of his spirited son, Lupin, treating each small event with great seriousness. The humor is dry, observational, and gently satirical. Pooter’s earnest diary entries reveal the gap between his high opinion of himself and the ordinary, often awkward events around him. The comedy is built from everyday situations, witty details, and affection for its well-meaning characters.

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Details

  • GenreClassic · British Humor
  • ISBN9781847495273
  • AuthorGeorge & Weedon Grossmith

About the Author

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George & Weedon Grossmith
George Grossmith (1847–1912) was an English entertainer, actor, singer, and comic writer. He became famous for performing in Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operas and for his humorous monologues and songs. His younger brother, Weedon Grossmith (1854–1919), was an actor, writer, and artist. He studied art and became known for his stage performances and illustrations, including the original drawings for The Diary of a Nobody. The brothers first published The Diary of a Nobody in book form in 1892, expanding on a series that had appeared in Punch. George wrote the text, and Weedon illustrated it. Their comic portrait of the Pooter family remains a classic of English humor. See all books →
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