The Diary of a Nobody
$30.46
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
7 October 1999
Summary
THE DIARY OF A NOBODY began as a serial in Punch and the book which followed in 1892 has never been out of print. The Grossmith brothers not only created an immortal comic character but produced a clever satire of their society. Mr Pooter is an office clerk and upright family man in a dull 1880s suburb. His diary is a wonderful portrait of the class system and the inherent snobbishness of the suburban middle classes. It sends up contemporary crazes for Aestheticism, spiritualism and bicycling…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140437324 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140437320 |
| Author: | George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, Ed Glinert |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 7 October 1999 |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
George Grossmith
The Grossmith Brothers: George (1847-1912) and Weedon (1852-1919) both pursued successful theatrical careers. They are best remembered for their collaboration on THE DIARY OF A NOBODY, which was written by both brothers and illustrated by Weedon.
Ed Glinert: A journalist and writer, he is currently working on a book on Literary London for the Penguin Press.
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