num_pages: 104
description: The Diary of a Nobody is a humorous novel written by George Grossmith and illustrated by his brother Weedon. The novel is presented as the diary of Mr. Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk who lives in the London suburb of Holloway with his wife Carrie and their son Lupin. The diary chronicles the daily life of the Pooter family, including their social engagements, domestic troubles, and interactions with their neighbors.Despite his best efforts to maintain a dignified and respectable persona, Mr. Pooter often finds himself the victim of embarrassing mishaps and social faux pas. His attempts to keep up with the latest fashions and trends frequently lead to ridicule and embarrassment, while his efforts to impress his superiors at work are often met with indifference or outright hostility.Throughout the book, Mr. Pooter is assisted by his loyal servant, Sarah, who is often the only one who truly understands and appreciates him. Meanwhile, his son Lupin causes his parents no end of worry with his unconventional behavior and questionable friends.Despite its humorous tone, The Diary of a Nobody offers a poignant commentary on the struggles of the middle class in Victorian England, as well as the social pressures and expectations that often lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.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.
language: English
title: The Diary Of A Nobody
titlecomplete: The Diary Of A Nobody
characters: Lupin Pooter, Mr Cummings, Charles Pooter, Carrie Pooter, Mr Gowing
genres: Historical Fiction, Novels, Literature, Victorian, Comedy, Classics, British Literature, Fiction, 19th Century, Humor
ratings_count: 15913
places: United Kingdom
publisher: Kessinger Publishing