The Diary of a Nobody
Published on 24. July 2018
128 pages
978-80-268-9597-8 (ISBN)
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The Diary of a Nobody is an English comic novel that records the daily events in the lives of a London clerk, Charles Pooter, his wife Carrie, his son Lupin, and numerous friends and acquaintances over a period of 15 months.
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George Grossmith (1847-1912) and Weedon Grossmith (1854-1919) were English writers, actors and playwrights best known as co-authors of The Diary of a Nobody. Before their collaboration on the Diary, the brothers each pursued successful careers on the stage. George originated nine of the principal comedian roles in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas over 12 years from. He also established a national reputation as a piano sketch entertainer and wrote a large number of songs and comic pieces. Before embarking on his stage career, Weedon had worked as an artist and illustrator.
