In the vast universe of comic literature, few characters are as awkward, lovable, and painfully relatable as Adrian Albert Mole. For millions of readers across the Balkans and the world, the books written by the late British author Sue Townsend represent a rite of passage. In the former Yugoslav region, the book known as (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾) holds a special place on the bookshelf.
: Adrian's parents, whose marital problems cause him constant stress.
: First-person confession; Adrian often describes himself as a "misunderstood intellectual" and "tortured poet," though his naive worldview often creates comedic irony. Key Characters The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 - Google Books
As he wrote in his diary, Adrian couldn't help but feel like he was the only one who truly understood him. His parents were always nagging him about his acne, his teachers were always criticizing his schoolwork, and his friends seemed more interested in playing football than in discussing the finer points of literature.
: Trying to win over and keep the heart of Pandora.
Tajni Dnevnik Adriana Molea (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾) is a modern classic that defined the "angsty teen" genre long before it became a literary staple. Written by Sue Townsend and first published in 1982, the book presents itself as the private diary of a tragi-comic teenager who believes he is an undiscovered intellectual. Overview of the Work The Protagonist
