The Diary of a Nobody

George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith , Ed Glinert

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Penguin Classics
07 October 1999

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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, as well as the fashion for publishing diaries by anybody and everybody.

By: George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith
Illustrated by: Weedon Grossmith
Notes by: Ed Glinert
Introduction by: Ed Glinert
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 187g
ISBN: 9780140437324
ISBN 10: 0140437320
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 07 October 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 is a journalist and writer. He is currently working on a book on Literary London for the Penguin Press.