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Articles - George Grossmith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) George Grossmith was born in London, the son of a lecturer of the same name. Grossmith first retired from the stage in 1891, returned from 1894 to 1897, and made two more short stage appearances before his final retirement in 1900. George Grossmith wrote numerous humourous pieces for the magazine Punch, as well as three books, The Reminiscences of a Society Clown (1888), Diary of a Nobody (featuring illustrations from his brother Weedon Grossmith, 1892), and Piano and I (1910). www.wathcesa.com /articles/George_Grossmith   (241 words)

Phryne - Walter Weedon Grossmith Various painters, such as Alma Tadema became professionally involved with set and costume design, but artists turned actors were rarer beasts. Nevertheless, in 1887 he was on the boards again, and in the subsequent year was hired to play opposite the celebrated Henry Irving. There was now no looking back and, although he sometimes painted while 'resting', and illustrated his own programmes, Grossmith's career-change to actor -- and, later, manager and playwright -- proved permanent. www.phryne.com /artists/87-42-62.HTM   (350 words)

Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith In it the Grossmith brothers not only created an immortal comic character but produced a clever satire of their society. The diary is a wonderful portrait of the class system and the inherent snobbishness of the suburban middle classes. www.stokenewington.net /readinggroup/books/grossmith.html   (234 words)

George Grossmith The son of a well known popular lecturer of the same name, George Grossmith was for many years a reporter in law courts, and headed for what he hoped would be a career in the legal profession. Grossmith wrote, composed, and performed in several one-man drawing room sketches or monologues that were given intermittently at the Opera Comique or Savoy in place of the companion pieces when matinee audiences received shorter programs. George Grossmith wrote two volumes of reminiscences:"A Society Clown" (Bristol, Arrowsmith, 1888), which details his early career (including a chapter on Gilbert and Sullivan), and "Piano and I" (Bristol, Arrowsmith, 1910) which focuses more on his triumphs as a piano entertainer. math.boisestate.edu /gas/whowaswho/G/GrossmithGeorge.htm   (1300 words)

Who wrote the Diary?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The short answer to this question is that the Grossmith brothers, George and Weedon, wrote it in collaboration, the exact nature of which will never be known. It is usually assumed that George, familiarly known in theatrical circles as 'GG' or 'Gee Gee,' wrote all the text and Weedon ('Wee-Gee'), an artist and later an actor and playwright, drew the illustrations for the book version. According to Weedon's much later recollections, however, they 'did not see so very much of each other,' as he was painting in a studio during the day and, like his brother, acting in the evening. ehlt.flinders.edu.au /english/DON/whowrote.htm   (328 words)

ipedia.com: George Grossmith Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) George Grossmith (December 7, 1847 - March 1, 1912) was an English actor and comic writer, best remembered for his work with Gilbert & Sullivan;. Grossmith first retired from the stage in 1891, returned from 1894 - 1897, and made two more short stage appearances before his final retirement in 1900. George Grossmith wrote numerous humourous pieces for the magazine Punch, as well as three books, The Reminiscences of a Society Clown (1888), Diary of a Nobody (co-written with his brother Weedon Grossmith, 1892), and Piano & I (1910). www.ipedia.com /george_grossmith.html   (261 words)

Leon Berger's George Grossmith Recital Discs George Grossmith was born in London in 1847—and curiously, like W. Gilbert, he spent time early in his career as a courtroom journalist. George Grossmith, as well as being the original Savoy Opera patterman and, with his brother Weedon, joint author of that classic Victorian comic novel The Diary of a Nobody, was equally famous during his lifetime for his "Humorous and Musical Recitals." Musicologist Selwyn Tillett and I have been given privileged access to Grossmith's personal library by his descendants, and we are pleased to announce the release of a commercial recording of his material by the Divine Art Record Company in association with The Sir Arthur Sullivan Society. www.concentric.net /~oakapple/gasdisc/ms_berger.htm   (1082 words)

Biblio: The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith: Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Porter. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's illustrations and an introduction which discusses the story's social context. George Grossmith's hilariously low-key account of Charles Pooter, an incredibly boring and undistinguished London clerk, is one of the great comic masterpieces. www.biblio.com /books/isbnnu/19409384.html   (324 words)

Analyse, 'The Diary Of A Nobody' by George and Weedon Grossmith and 'The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and ... Analyse, 'The Diary Of A Nobody' by George and Weedon Grossmith and 'The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Quarters' written by Sue Townsend. Coursework and Essays: By Level: A2 and A-Level: Literature: Novels: Analyse, 'The Diary Of A Nobody' by George and Weedon Grossmith and 'The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Quarters' written by Sue Townsend Below is a short sample of the essay "Analyse, 'The Diary Of A Nobody' by George and Weedon Grossmith and 'The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Quarters' written by Sue Townsend.". www.coursework.info /i/64596.html   (464 words)

Language/Etymology/posh etymology of more Weedon Grossmith's two illustrations of him show him in a curled and short-brimmed bowler and clothes stylish enough to have been put together at some cost (ironically, he loses his intended to a Mr. For the term to spread so quickly in so short a time--short enough that B and L would bother entering it in a dictionary--one would expect that the term was fairly well known, but in fact the entry in B and L is the _only_ independently attested example known. Whatever the case, it is undeniably true that there was at least _some_ currency for _posh_ 'dandy' in the 1890s, and I agree that this is interesting in light of the later history of the word. tafkac.org /language/etymology/posh_etymology_of_more.html   (1141 words)

pseudopodium: Grossmith Virtually every search result I got was just another legal or pirated copy of the Gutenberg text, complete with the obvious OCR typo on the first page ("my clear wife," which makes it sound like a Tom Cruise interview or something). Weedon Grossmith got full collaborative credit for his illustrations ("AS ORIGINALLY SEEN IN PUNCH!"), but no one's been nice enough to scan any in. Fulfilling an old pledge, Kokonino now hosts an illustrated edition of The Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith, formatted and corrected from the Project Gutenberg edition originally scanned and proofed by David Price; apply liberally as needed. www.pseudopodium.org /search.cgi?Grossmith   (420 words)

GROSSMITH, GEORGE (1847— ) - Online Information article about GROSSMITH, GEORGE (1847— ) GROSSMITH, GEORGE (1847—) - Online Information article about GROSSMITH, GEORGE (1847—) His younger brother, Weedon Grossmith, who was educated as a painter and exhibited at the See also: George Grossmith's two sons, Laurence Grossmith and George Grossmith, jun., were both actors, the latter becoming a well-known figure in the musical comedies at the Gaiety Theatre, London. encyclopedia.jrank.org /GRA_GUI/GROSSMITH_GEORGE_1847_.html   (371 words)

The Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith by George and Weedon Grossmith (Courtesy of Dmoz.Org) by George and Weedon Grossmith (Courtesy of Netscape.Com) by George and Weedon Grossmith (Courtesy of Yahoo.Com) selfknowledge.com /dnbdy10.htm   (230 words)

Biblio: The Diary Of A Nobody by Grossmith, George; Grossmith, Weedon: Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Biblio: The Diary Of A Nobody by Grossmith, George; Grossmith, Weedon: Details Grossmith, George; Grossmith, Weedon: The Diary Of A Nobody The greatness of George and Weedon Grossmith's masterpiece of comic irony, THE DIARY OF A NOBODY, rests to a large extent on perceptions of class. www.biblio.com /books/isbnnu/28474939.html   (281 words)

DIARY OF A NOBODY by Grossmith, George, Grossmith, Weedon, Grossmith, Weedon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) DIARY OF A NOBODY by Grossmith, George, Grossmith, Weedon, Grossmith, Weedon Use our email a friend feature to pass on the details of this title to friends and colleagues. It tells of his constant war against insolent tradesmen and impudent junior clerks, his incomprehensible son Lupin, and his over-whelming feeling that the biggest joke is on him. www.studentbookworld.com /BookDetail/0140621571.html   (89 words)

George and Weedon Grossmith The lesson plans for George and Weedon Grossmith. George and Weedon Grossmith: miscellaneous author related subjects. The portrait and pictures of George and Weedon Grossmith. authorsdirectory.com /biography_online_book_portrait_picture/g_authors_george_and_weedon_grossmith.shtml   (183 words)

THE DIARY OF A NOBODY - George Grossmith - Penguin Group (New Zealand)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) THE DIARY OF A NOBODY - George Grossmith - Penguin Group (New Zealand) In the bumbling, absurd yet ultimately endearing figure of Pooter, the Grossmiths created an immortal comic character and a superb satire on the snobberies of middle-class suburbia – one which also sends up late Victorian crazes for Aestheticism, spiritualism and bicycling, as well as the fashion for publishing diaries by anybody and everybody. This edition contains the original illustrations by Weedon Grossmith, further reading and an introduction by Ed Glinert discussing the novel’s initial serialization in Punch, reactions to Pooter, the growth of suburbs and the figure of Mrs Pooter. www.penguin.co.nz /nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,0_0140437320,00.html   (206 words)

Diary Of A Nobody; Author: Grossmith, George; Joint Author: Grossmith, Weedon; Illustrator: Grossmith, Weedon; ... Diary Of A Nobody; Author: Grossmith, George; Joint Author: Grossmith, Weedon; Illustrator: Grossmith, Weedon; Paperback; Standard Hardcover size Author: Grossmith, George; Joint Author: Grossmith, Weedon; Illustrator: Grossmith, Weedon Weedon Grossmith's 1892 book presents the details of English suburban life through the anxious and accident-prone character of Charles Porter--whose diary chronicles his daily routine. www.netstoreusa.com /fibooks/019/0192833278.shtml   (250 words)

Amazon.co.uk -zShops: GROSSMITH, MR WEEDON - An Original Vanity Fair ''Spy'' Print: Grossmith, Mr ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Amazon.co.uk -zShops: GROSSMITH, MR WEEDON - An Original Vanity Fair ''Spy'' Print: Grossmith, Mr... GROSSMITH, MR WEEDON - An Original Vanity Fair ''Spy'' Print: Grossmith, Mr... Description: Title: Grossmith, Mr Weedon - Theatre - An Original Vanity Fair ''Spy'' Print Plate Size 13.5 x 8 Ins, 34 x 20 Cms A fine original Vanity Fair print. s1.amazon.co.uk /exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y02Y6110862Y7506800   (240 words)

George Grossmith - Biocrawler definition:George Grossmith - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) George Grossmith - Biocrawler definition:George Grossmith - Biocrawler George Grossmith, as illustrated in The Idler magazine, 1897 George Grossmith at D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Who Was Who (http://math.boisestate.edu/gas/whowaswho/G/GrossmithGeorge.htm) www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/George_Grossmith   (314 words)

Amazon.co.uk: Diary of a Nobody (Wordsworth Classics): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Anxious, accident-prone, occasionally waspish, Charles Pooter has come to be seen as the epitome of English suburban life. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's hilarious illustrations and is complemented by an introduction detailing the book's social background. The diary is that of someone who acknowledges that he is not a "somebody" - Charles Pooter, a clerk in the city of London, chronicles with often hilarious detail the everyday life of the lower middle classes during the great Victorian Age. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1853262013   (625 words)

The Diary of a Nobody (by George and Weedon Grossmith) My only regret is that I did not commence it when I was a youth. This complete text of The Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith, with illustrations by Weedon Grossmith, is in the public domain. This book can be ordered at Amazon: The Diary of a Nobody. www.authorama.com /diary-of-a-nobody-1.html   (113 words)

BookkooB: The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith BookkooB: The Diary of a Nobody - George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith Above you will see a list of UK book stores, along with their stock and price details for Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith. To allow you to quickly compare prices, the stores are arranged in order of delivered price, cheapest first. www.bookkoob.co.uk /book/0140621571.htm   (1203 words)

Amazon.co.uk: The Diary of a Nobody (Oxford World's Classics): Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) I have often seen reminiscences of people I have never even heard of, and I fail to see - because I do not happen to be a 'Somebody' - why my diary should not be interesting.' The Diary of a Nobody (1892) created a cultural icon, an English archetype. Both celebration and critique, The Diary of a Nobody has often been imitated, but never bettered. This edition features Weedon Grossmith's hilarious illustrations and is complemented by an enjoyable introduction discussing the book's social background and suburban fiction as a genre. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0192833278   (827 words)

George & Weedon Grossmith - MP3 LTD UK George & Weedon Grossmith - MP3 LTD UK website design by Audio Catalogue > Audio Books > 57 Productions to Frederick > BBC Radio Collection > Fiction and Drama > George & Weedon Grossmith By George & Weedon Grossmith. The pompous gentility of Charles Pooter, the 'Nobody' of the title is, brilliantly recreated by Arthur Lowe as he reads the Victorian classic which was written more than 100 years ago and yet remains a uniquely humorous insight into society. 2 hours. (Reading) Currently Out of Print www.talkingbooks.org /acatalog/Audio_Catalogue_George___Weedon_Grossmith_1908.html   (132 words)

Amazon.com: The Diary of a Nobody (Oxford World's Classics): Books: George Grossmith,Weedon Grossmith,Kate Flint   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) by George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, Kate Flint (Editor) Wonderfully illustrated with Grossmith's line drawings, this very amusing Victorian comedy created in Charles Pooter a cultual icon and English archetype. I was reminded of this book after reading that George Grossmith spent many years with the Gilbert and Sullivan company and is portrayed in a very interesing fashion in the film "Topsy Turvy." It was available in a very inexpensive editon from amazon.co.uk and I read it quite quickly and found it delightful. www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0192833278?v=glance   (1551 words)

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Grossmith Bibliography to 1914 -- George Grossmith and the Humour of Him,' From Studio to Stage: Reminiscences of Weedon Grossmith Written by Himself. The Smiths of Surbiton: A Comedy without a Plot. ehlt.flinders.edu.au /english/DON/Primary.htm   (309 words)

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May Lever Palfrey (Mrs Weedon Grossmith) (1867 or 1873-1929), Actress; wife of (Walter) Weedon ('Wee-Gee') Grossmith May Lever Palfrey (Mrs Weedon Grossmith) (1867 or 1873-1929), Actress; wife of (Walter) Weedon ('Wee-Gee') Grossmith (Walter) Weedon ('Wee-Gee') Grossmith; May Lever Palfrey (Mrs Weedon Grossmith) National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H OHE. www.npg.org.uk /live/search/person.asp?LinkID=mp67707   (101 words)

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