The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith

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Author Grossmith, George, 1847-1912
Author Grossmith, Weedon, 1852-1919
Title The Diary of a Nobody
Note Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David Price
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 earnest yet oblivious attempts at maintaining social propriety and the trials he faces with his friends, family, and tradesmen, creating a humorous exploration of the aspirations and pretensions of the Victorian middle class. At the start of the novel, Pooter introduces himself and his new home, “The Laurels,” where he and his wife, Carrie, have recently settled. He shares his decision to keep a diary, expressing a desire to document his life just as more prominent individuals do, despite his perception of being a "nobody." The opening entries detail his interactions with tradesmen and acquaintances, highlighting comical situations such as dealing with an obnoxious butcher and his various absurd mishaps around the house, including a troublesome “scraper” at the front door. As Pooter strives for a respectable social life, his earnest character shines through, setting the stage for the draw of both humor and faux pas that follows in his fragmented adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Men -- England -- Fiction
Subject Diary fiction
Subject Suburban life -- Fiction
Subject Middle class -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1026
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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