The Diary of a Nobody
Narrated by Geoffrey Palmer
- Released
- November 13, 2015
- Length
- 4 hrs 53 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- silksoundbooks Limited
The Diary of a Nobody, written as the humorous diary of a man who aspires to social prominence, offers a satirical and entertaining glimpse into everyday life in Victorian England's lower middle class suburbs. First published in 1892, the book humorously explores themes of social climbing, pretension, and self-importance, coining the term "Pooterism" to describe taking oneself too seriously. Through its comical character, Mr. Pooter, the work resonates with readers who can see reflections of their own human foibles amid Victorian society's social pretensions.
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