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The Diary of a Nobody : A Comic Classic of Suburban Life, British Manners, and Victorian Absurdity
by George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith
Overview
A Hilarious Chronicle of Everyday Embarrassment and Social Climbing
First published in 1892, The Diary of a Nobody is the comically tragic record of Charles Pooter, a self-important London clerk navigating middle-class respectability with unintended absurdity. Written by brothers George and Weedon Grossmith - both stars of the Victorian stage - this book satirizes ambition, propriety, and suburban pretension with a light touch and enduring charm.
A forerunner to modern cringe comedy and beloved by readers of Wodehouse, Three Men in a Boat, and The Office, this edition includes a modern introduction and historical notes for today's reader.
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- ISBN-13: 9781667305585
- ISBN-10: 1667305581
- Publisher: Antiquarius
- Publish Date: April 2025
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.92 pounds
- Page Count: 186
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