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The Diary of a Nobody is an 1892 English comic novel written by the brothers George and Weedon Grossmith, with illustrations by the latter. It originated as an intermittent serial in Punch magazine in 1888–89 and first appeared in book form, with extended text and added illustrations, in 1892. The Diary records the daily events in the lives ...
- Weedon Grossmith, George Grossmith
- 1892
The Diary of a Nobody is an English comic novel written by the brothers George and Weedon Grossmith, with illustrations by the latter. It originated as an intermittent serial in Punch magazine in 1888–89 and first appeared in book form, with extended text and added illustrations, in 1892.
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- 1892
- Weedon Grossmith, George Grossmith
- Paperback
Aug 1, 1997 · Summary. "The Diary of a Nobody" by George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith is a comedic novel written during the late 19th century. The story is presented as the personal diary of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk living in London, who chronicling the mundane and often humorous events of his daily life. The narrative reflects Pooter’s ...
- Grossmith, Weedon, 1852-1919
- The Diary of a Nobody
- David Price
May 5, 1994 · A humorous account of suburban life and values in Victorian England, written by George and Weedon Grossmith as a column for Punch magazine. Read reviews, see details and buy the paperback edition of this masterpiece of English literature.
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- George Grossmith
- Introduction by Mr. Pooter
- Chapter I
- Chapter II
- Chapter III
- Chapter IV
- Chapter V
- Chapter Vi
- Chapter VII
- Chapter VIII
- Chapter IX
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Why should I not publish my diary? I haveoften seen reminiscences of people I have never even heardof, and I fail to see—because I do not happento be a ‘Somebody’—why my diaryshould not be interesting. My only regret is that Idid not commence it when I was a youth. CharlesPooter. The Laurels, Brickfield Terrace, Holloway.
We settle down in our new home, and I resolveto keep a diary. Tradesmen trouble us a bit, so does thescraper. The Curate calls and pays me a greatcompliment. My dear wife Carrie and I have just been a week in our newhouse, “The Laurels,” Brickfield Terrace,Holloway—a nice six-roomed residence, not countingbasement, with a front breakfast-parlour. W...
Tradesmen and the scraper stilltroublesome. Gowing rather tiresome with his complaints ofthe paint. I make one of the best jokes of my life.Delights of Gardening. Mr. Stillbrook, Gowing, Cummings,and I have a little misunderstanding. Sarah makes me look afool before Cummings. April 9.—Commenced themorning badly. The butcher, whom we decided nottoar...
A conversation with Mr. Merton onSociety. Mr. and Mrs. James, of Sutton, come up. Amiserable evening at the Tank Theatre. Experiments withenamel paint. I make another good joke; but Gowing andCummings are unnecessarily offended. I paint the bath red,with unexpected result. April19.—Cummings called,bringing with him his friend Merton, who is in the ...
The ball at the Mansion House. April 30.—Perfectly astoundedat receiving an invitation for Carrie and myself from the Lordand Lady Mayoress to the Mansion House, to “meet theRepresentatives of Trades and Commerce.” My heartbeat like that of a schoolboy’s. Carrie and I readthe invitation over two or three times. I could scarcelyeat my breakfast. I s...
After the Mansion House Ball. Carrieoffended. Gowing also offended. A pleasant party atthe Cummings’. Mr. Franching, of Peckham, visitsus. May8.—I woke up with a mostterrible headache. I could scarcely see, and the back of myneck was as if I had given it a crick. I thought first ofsending for a doctor; but I did not think it necessary.When up, I fe...
The Unexpected Arrival Home of our Son, WillieLupin Pooter. August4.—The first postbrought a nice letter from our dear son Willie, acknowledging atrifling present which Carrie sent him, the day before yesterdaybeing his twentieth birthday. To our utter amazement heturned up himself in the afternoon, having journeyed all the wayfrom Oldham. He said ...
Home again. Mrs. James’ influenceon Carrie. Can get nothing for Lupin. Next-doorneighbours are a little troublesome. Some one tampers withmy diary. Got a place for Lupin. Lupin startles uswith an announcement. August22.—Home sweet Homeagain! Carrie bought some pretty blue-wool mats to standvases on. Fripps, Janus and Co. write to say they are sorry...
Daisy Mutlar sole topic of conversation.Lupin’s new berth. Fireworks at theCummings’. The “HollowayComedians.” Sarah quarrels with the charwoman.Lupin’s uncalled-for interference. Am introduced toDaisy Mutlar. We decide to give a party in her honour. November5, Sunday.—Carrieand I troubled about that mere boy Lupin getting engaged to bemarried with...
Our first important Party. Old Friendsand New Friends. Gowing is a little annoying; but hisfriend, Mr. Stillbrook, turns out to be quite amusing.Inopportune arrival of Mr. Perkupp, but he is most kind andcomplimentary. Party a great success. November15.—A red-letterday. Our first important party since we have been in thishouse. I got home early fro...
A satirical account of the daily life of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk in London, and his family and friends. Read his diary entries, full of witty observations, misunderstandings, and mishaps, from April 3 to April 10.
Channelling a razor-sharp satire through the everyday mishaps of the immortal comic character Mr Pooter, George and Weedon Grossmith's The Diary of a Nobody is edited with an introduction and notes by Ed Glinert in Penguin Classics. Mr Pooter is a man of modest ambitions, content with his ordinary life. Yet he always seems to be troubled by ...
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Mar 26, 2021 · the diary of a nobody. originally appeared in punch, and is re-published by the permission of the proprietors, messrs. bradbury and agnew. the diary has since been considerably added to. the excellent title was suggested by our mutual friend, f. c. burnand, to whom we have the great pleasure of dedicating this volume.
