The Diary Of A Nobody

""The Diary of a Nobody"" is a humorous novel written by George Grossmith and illustrated by his brother Weedon. The book is presented as the diary of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk living in Victorian England with his wife Carrie and their son Lupin. Pooter is an ordinary man with a high opinion of himself, who is constantly trying to impress his friends and neighbors with his social status and achievements. The diary chronicles his daily life, including his encounters with his eccentric friends, his attempts to improve his garden, and his struggles with his troublesome son. As the story progresses, Pooter's attempts to maintain his dignity and status become increasingly comical, and his diary entries reveal his insecurities and frustrations. His son Lupin's behavior also becomes a source of embarrassment for the family, as he becomes involved with a dubious crowd and causes a scandal. Through Pooter's diary, the novel satirizes the social conventions and pretensions of Victorian England, as well as the middle-class obsession with status and respectability. The book has become a classic of English literature and is known for its witty humor and charming characters.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.