The Diary of a Nobody

Name: The Diary of a Nobody
Author: George Grossmith

The Diary of a Nobody is a comic novel written by George and Weedon Grossmith in 1892. It is the diary of Charles Pooter, a middle-class clerk living in the London suburb of Holloway. The diary follows Pooter's daily life, from his struggles with his wife's family to his attempts to climb the social ladder. Pooter's diary is filled with humorous observations about the people and events in his life, as well as his own attempts to appear more important than he is. The novel is a satire of Victorian society, poking fun at the pretensions and hypocrisies of the upper classes. It is also a commentary on the mundane life of the middle classes, and the struggles of everyday life. The novel has been adapted for stage, television, and film, and is considered a classic of English literature.

By George Grossmith · First published 1888 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Realism · 24 chapters · 42,507 words

First lines

We settle down in our new home, and I resolve to keep a diary.

Tradesmen trouble us a bit, so does the scraper. The Curate calls and pays me a great compliment.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George Grossmith
Date: 1888 CE
Language: English
Genres: Humor, Satire, Realism, Fiction
Length: 42,507 words
Structure: 24 chapters, 1,316 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Humor — The Diary of a Nobody is a humorous novel that follows the everyday life of a middle-class man, Charles Pooter, and his family. The novel is written in a light-hearted and satirical style, making it a humorous read.
Satire — The Diary of a Nobody is a satirical novel that pokes fun at the Victorian middle-class and its conventions. The novel is written in a light-hearted and humorous style, making it a satirical read.
Realism — The Diary of a Nobody is a realistic novel that follows the everyday life of a middle-class man, Charles Pooter, and his family. The novel is written in a realistic and detailed style, making it a realistic read.
Fiction — The Diary of a Nobody is a fictional novel that follows the everyday life of a middle-class man, Charles Pooter, and his family. The novel is written in a creative and imaginative style, making it a fictional read.