The Diary Of A Nobody (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169241909)

The Diary of a Nobody is a comic novel written by George Grossmith and originally published in 1892. The story is presented as the diary of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk living in Victorian London with his wife Carrie and their son Lupin. The diary chronicles the everyday events of the Pooter family, including their interactions with friends and acquaintances, their attempts to improve their social status, and their various misadventures.Throughout the novel, Pooter's attempts to be taken seriously are constantly thwarted by his own social awkwardness and the absurdity of the situations he finds himself in. He is often the victim of practical jokes and misunderstandings, and his attempts to impress his friends and colleagues are met with ridicule and scorn.Despite the many setbacks and humiliations he experiences, Pooter remains optimistic and determined to improve his lot in life. He is a sympathetic and endearing character, and his diary entries are filled with humor, wit, and a keen eye for the absurdities of Victorian society.The Diary of a Nobody is a classic of English literature and a beloved comic masterpiece. It has been adapted for the stage, screen, and radio, and remains a popular and influential work to this day.December 24. - I am a poor man, but I would gladly give ten shillings to find out who sent me the insulting Christmas card I received this morning. I never insult people; why should they insult me? The worst part of the transaction is, that I find myself suspecting all my friends. The handwriting on the envelope is evidently disguised, being written sloping the wrong way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith
ISBN-10: 1169241905
ISBN-13: 9781169241909
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d