Diary of a Nobody
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Diary of a Nobody, an English comic novel written by George Grossmith and illustrated by his brother Weedon, first appeared in the magazine Punch in 1888–89, and was printed in book form in 1892. It is considered a classic work of humour.
The diary is that of Mr Charles Pooter, a lower middle-class man, a city clerk, with modest social pretensions. Other characters include his wife Carrie (Caroline), his son Lupin, his friends Mr Cummings and Mr Gowing, and Lupin's unsuitable fiancée, Daisy Mutlar. The humour comes from Pooter's unconscious gaffes and self-importance, as well as the snubs he receives from his supposed betters. The book has spawned the word "Pooterism" to describe a tendency to take oneself excessively seriously. [1][2]
An audio version was produced, performed by Arthur Lowe. In 1964, Ken Russell directed a black and white film adaption for BBC 2, with Bryan Pringle in the title role.
