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Set in late 19th-century London, this comic novel follows the life of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk, as he chronicles his daily experiences and interactions with family and friends. The humor arises from Pooter's mundane yet earnest attempts to navigate social life and his aspirations for respectability. Originally serialized in Punch magazine, the book features extended text and illustrations, offering a satirical glimpse into the quirks of Victorian society through Pooter's perspective over a 15-month period.
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The Diary of a Nobody, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith
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- Released
- 2024
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN13
- 9798888307618
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Humor, Classics, British Literature, 19th century, Comedies, Great Britain, English Literature, London, Diaries, Cultural History, Victorian Era
- First published
- 1892
- Original title
- Diary of a Nobody
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set in late 19th-century London, this comic novel follows the life of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk, as he chronicles his daily experiences and interactions with family and friends. The humor arises from Pooter's mundane yet earnest attempts to navigate social life and his aspirations for respectability. Originally serialized in Punch magazine, the book features extended text and illustrations, offering a satirical glimpse into the quirks of Victorian society through Pooter's perspective over a 15-month period.