The Diary of a Nobody
The Diary of a Nobody, written by the brothers George and Weedon Grossmith and published as a book in 1892, is the journal of Charles Pooter, a City clerk who has just moved with his wife Carrie into The Laurels, Brickfield Terrace, Holloway. Pooter records with great seriousness the small triumphs and humiliations of suburban life: troubles with tradesmen, visits from his friends Cummings and Gowing, misjudged jokes, invitations, mishaps with paint, and the exploits of his fashionable son Lupin. The comedy lies in Pooter's dignity, his pride and his total lack of self-awareness, yet he is also decent and lovable. It remains one of the funniest books in English and the model for many later comic diaries. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about The Diary of a Nobody
The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Diary of a Nobody online?
Yes. The Diary of a Nobody opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Diary of a Nobody free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Diary of a Nobody is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Diary of a Nobody in the public domain?
Yes. The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Diary of a Nobody?
About 2 h 48 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Diary of a Nobody?
The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
