George Grossmith

The Diary of a Nobody

  • The Diary of a Nobody

  • 'I fail to see - because I do not happen to be a "Somebody" - why my diary should be not be interesting'

    Mr Pooter is a man of modest ambition, content with his clerkly lot. So why is he always in trouble with disagreeable tradesmen, impudent young clerks and wayward friends? And what is he to do about his son Lupin's distinctly unsuitable choice of bride? However hard he tries, life piles its little mishaps on his head - but he's not about to give up.

Stop What You’re Doing and Read…To Make You Laugh: The Diary of a Nobody & Three Men in a Boat
Stop What You’re Doing and Read…To Make You Laugh: The Diary of a Nobody & Three Men in a Boat
George Grossmith (and others)
The Diary of a Nobody
The Diary of a Nobody
  • George Grossmith
  • Weedon Grossmith
The Diary of a Nobody
The Diary of a Nobody
  • George Grossmith
  • Weedon Grossmith

Penguin Essentials

96 Books

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.

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