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This book was originally a series in Punch in 1888. These diary entries reflect the life of an ordinary London Sububuranite of the time. Facing ordinary issues with job, friends and family. Very amusing and a quick read.
This is a wonderful little breather from the typical weighty tome on the 1001 Books list. A lighthearted look at urban Victorian everyday life with a character which has had a massive influence on British comedy ever since he was created.
Mr Charles Pooter sees the world in his own unique way. No one else quite gets it nor behaves quite the proper way. This is a constant source of astonishment to Pooter who assumes that they must all be quite mad.
If you've read that and are thinking Bertie Woost ...more
Mr Charles Pooter sees the world in his own unique way. No one else quite gets it nor behaves quite the proper way. This is a constant source of astonishment to Pooter who assumes that they must all be quite mad.
If you've read that and are thinking Bertie Woost ...more
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