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The Diary of a Nobody (Paperback, New edition)
George Grossmith; Illustrated by Weedon Grossmith; Introduction by Michael Irwin; Notes by Michael Irwin; Weedon Grossmith; Series edited by …
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With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of
English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. The Diary of
a Nobody is so unassuming a work that even its author, George
Grossmith, seemed unaware that he had produced a masterpiece. For
more than a century this wonderfully comic portrayal of suburban
life and values has remained in print, a source of delight to
generations of readers, and a major literary influence, much
imitated but never equalled. If you don't recognise yourself at
some point in The Diary you are probably less than human. If you
can read it without laughing aloud you have no sense of humour.
Charles Pooter of Upper Holloway, a middle-class clerk with social
aspirations far beyond his status, has decided the world deserves
to hear his diary. He has one night, a troupe of actors and an
empty stage to impart the woes of his humdrum existence to anyone
who will listen. Adapted by Hugh Osborne from the Victorian comedy
of manners, Diary of a Nobody features a small cast uproariously
recreating the trials and tribulations of Pooter's daily grind in
Victorian London. Premiered at Royal & Derngate Theatre,
Northampton, in March 2011, this highly energetic adaptation is
also ideal for amateur theatre companies wanting to stage a
freewheeling version of a classic novel.
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The Diary of a Nobody (Hardcover)
George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith; Introduction by Paul Bailey
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The Diary of a Nobody is a comic masterpiece that has been hugely influential since its first publication in 1892.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features Weedon Grossmith’s original illustrations and an afterword by novelist Paul Bailey.
Proud to be ensconced with his wife Carrie at ‘The Laurels’ in the desirable London suburb of Holloway, bank clerk Charles Pooter decides to keep a diary. From the frequent visits from his dear friends Mr Cummings and Mr Gowing to the ups and downs of his feckless son Lupin, the self-regarding Mr Pooter considers, mistakenly, that all aspects of his life are worthy of note. The result is a hilarious spoof and a perfectly pitched satire on late Victorian society.
`Why should I not publish my diary? I have often seen reminiscences
of people I have never even heard of, and I fail to see - because I
do not happen to be a `Somebody' - why my diary should not be
interesting.' The Diary of a Nobody (1892) created a cultural icon,
an English archetype. Anxious, accident-prone, occasionally
waspish, Charles Pooter has come to be seen as the epitome of
English suburban life. His diary chronicles encounters with
difficult tradesmen, the delights of home improvements, small
parties, minor embarrassments, and problems with his troublesome
son. The suburban world he inhabits is hilariously and painfully
familiar in its small-mindedness and its essential decency. Both
celebration and critique, The Diary of a Nobody has often been
imitated, but never bettered. This edition features Weedon
Grossmith's hilarious illustrations and is complemented by an
enjoyable introduction discussing the book's social background and
suburban fiction as a genre. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years
Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of
literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects
Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate
text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the
text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Weedon Grossmith
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The Diary of a Nobody (Hardcover)
George And Weedon Grossmith; Abridged by Fiza Pathan, Michaelangelo Zane
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The Diary of a Nobody (Paperback)
George And Weedon Grossmith; Abridged by Fiza Pathan, Michaelangelo Zane
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