Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith

Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Porter. Porter's diary chronicles his daily routine, which includes small parties, minor embarrassments, home improvements, and his relationship with a troublesome son. The small minded but essentially decent suburban world he inhabits is both hilarious and painfully familiar. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's illustrations and an introduction which discusses the story's social context.Grossmith, George is the author of 'Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith' with ISBN 9780460872270 and ISBN 0460872273.