The Diary of Nobody is a really nice book. Written in 1892 it is the proof that when a book refers to human inner thoughts it is timeless. The book is also illustrated by the author’s brother (Weedon) The book is a daily diary of a person, as title says, of nobody in the sense that he is not a famous person but I rather say a diary of everybody. Mr Charles Pooter is a middle class man, a city clerk and he is a married man (with Carrie) and has a son (Lupin). He writes in his diary the highlights of his days and it is really funny. Pooter does not intend to be funny in a comic sense but since he is so direct and frantic in his thoughts and expresses his flows, gaffes, and prides it makes us laugh a lot. I would say it is one of my favorites so far. About the Author, Grossmith was a comedian, writer, actor and singer. He is also famous for his work with composers of comic operas Gilbert and Sullivan. I choose the book aleatory in a sale among several penguin pocket books and it turned to be my reference for good and entertaining readings. The book is available at www.pseudopodium.org/repress/DiaryofANobody or www.authorama.com/diary-of-a-nobody-1.html The book was object of dramatization and adaptations including for television.
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