George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith

The Diary of a Nobody

Mitarbeit:Bailey, Paul

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Diary of a Nobody is a comic masterpiece that has been hugely influential since its first publication in 1892.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's original illustrations and an afterword by novelist Paul Bailey.

Proud to be ensconced with his wife Carrie at 'The Laurels' in the desirable London suburb of Holloway, bank clerk Charles Pooter decides to keep a diary. From the frequent visits from his dear friends Mr Cummings and Mr Gowing to the ups and downs of his feckless son Lupin, the self-regarding Mr Pooter considers, mistakenly, that all aspects of his life are worthy of note. The result is a hilarious spoof and a perfectly pitched satire on late Victorian society.

Produktdetails

• Macmillan Collector's Library 180
• Verlag: Macmillan Collector's Library / Macmillan Publishers International
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 80254
• Main Market Ed.
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 157mm x 101mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9781509881390
• ISBN-10: 1509881395
• Artikelnr.: 52819961

Autorenporträt

George Grossmith (1847-1912) was born in London. As a young adult George joined his father as a performer on the stage, a career which spanned four decades, during which time he wrote successful comic operas, musical sketches and innumerable songs. In 1892 he collaborated with his brother Weedon, publishing The Diary of a Nobody from a series of humorous columns they'd previously written for Punch magazine. It has been in print ever since.

Rezensionen

The funniest book in the world Evelyn Waugh