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The Diary of a Nobody

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Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Pooter. Pooter's diary chronicles his daily routine, which includes small parties, minor embarrassments, home improvements, and his relationship with a troublesome son. The small minded but essentially decent suburban world he inhabits is both hilarious and painfully familiar. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's illustrations and an introduction which discusses the story's social context.

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The Diary of a Nobody, Weedon Grossmith

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1978
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Title
The Diary of a Nobody
Language
English
Publisher
Penguin Books
Released
1978
Format
Paperback
ISBN10
0140005102
ISBN13
9780140005103
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First published
1892
Original title
Diary of a Nobody
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3.7 out of 5
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Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Pooter. Pooter's diary chronicles his daily routine, which includes small parties, minor embarrassments, home improvements, and his relationship with a troublesome son. The small minded but essentially decent suburban world he inhabits is both hilarious and painfully familiar. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's illustrations and an introduction which discusses the story's social context.