The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Mr Pooter is a man of modest ambition, content with his clerkly lot. So why is he always in trouble with disagreeable tradesmen, young clerks and wayward friends? And what is he to do about his son Lupins distinctly unsuitable choice of bride? However hard he tries, life piles its little mishaps on his head - but hes not about to give up. Publisher Description New edition of the Penguin Essential described by Evelyn Waugh as the funniest book in the worldI fail to see - because I do not happen to be a "Somebody" - why my diary should be not be interestingMr Pooter is a man of modest ambition, content with his clerkly lot. So why is he always in trouble with disagreeable tradesmen, impudent young clerks and wayward friends? And what is he to do about his son Lupins distinctly unsuitable choice of bride? However hard he tries, life piles its little mishaps on his head - but hes not about to give up. Author Biography George Grossmith, son of a law reporter and entertainer, was born in 1847. For some years he worked as a journalist, reporting Police Court proceedings for The Times, and in 1870 began his career as a singer and entertainer. His special connection with Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, many of the chief parts of which were his creations began at the Opera Comique. His A Society Clown- Reminiscences was published in 1888, followed by a further volume of reminiscences, Piano and I- Further Remembrances. He died in 1912.Weedon Grossmith, brother of George, was born in 1854. He was educated at the Slade and the Royal Academy with a view to following a career as a painter, and exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery and the Royal Academy.Joining a theatre company in 1885, he toured the provinces and America. His novel, A Woman with a History, was published in 1896, and the best-known of his many plays, The Night of the Party, was published in 1901. He died in 1919. Details ISBN 0241956862 ISBN-13 9780241956861 Title The Diary of a Nobody Author George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd GE_Item_ID:44046354; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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