George & Weedon Grossmith Collected editions

George Grossmith (1847 – 1912) and Weedon Grossmith (1854 – 1919) were English actors, writers, and humorists best remembered for their collaborative novel The Diary of a Nobody. First published in serial form, the book gently satirizes suburban life through the well-meaning but hapless Charles Pooter.

George, a celebrated performer in Gilbert and Sullivan operas, and Weedon, a painter and illustrator, combined their talents to create a timeless portrait of middle-class aspirations and trivialities. Their humor is understated yet enduring, offering a window into late-Victorian society.

Through their singular collaboration, George and Weedon Grossmith created one of the most charming works of English comic fiction.