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The narrative follows Charles Pooter, a clerk in London, and his wife Caroline as they navigate the challenges of their new home. Their son, Lupin, adds to the family dynamic as he works in a bank. The story humorously explores the couple's everyday frustrations, often stemming from Mr. Pooter's obliviousness to his own pretentiousness. Issues with servants, tradesmen, and social faux pas highlight the comedic aspects of their lives, creating a vivid portrayal of middle-class domesticity and the absurdities within it.
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The Diary of a Nobody, Weedon Grossmith
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- Released
- 2014
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Weedon Grossmith
- Publisher
- Sovereign
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 118
- ISBN13
- 9781910150542
- 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
- The narrative follows Charles Pooter, a clerk in London, and his wife Caroline as they navigate the challenges of their new home. Their son, Lupin, adds to the family dynamic as he works in a bank. The story humorously explores the couple's everyday frustrations, often stemming from Mr. Pooter's obliviousness to his own pretentiousness. Issues with servants, tradesmen, and social faux pas highlight the comedic aspects of their lives, creating a vivid portrayal of middle-class domesticity and the absurdities within it.