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Memoirs of a Midget (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Surrealist Masterpiece & Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial PrizeBy Walter de la Mare

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Length17h 3m

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Walter de la Mare's Memoirs of a Midget is a strange, luminous novel of self-scrutiny, recounting the life of the diminutive Miss M., whose physical smallness becomes the vantage point for a profound exploration of perception, desire, cruelty, and spiritual isolation. Written as an intimate retrospective memoir, the book blends Edwardian realism with fairy-tale estrangement, psychological subtlety, and symbolist delicacy, standing apart from conventional coming-of-age fiction through its haunting attention to inward experience and social marginality. De la Mare, best known as a poet of dream, childhood, and the uncanny, brought to the novel the same finely tuned ear and visionary imagination that animate his verse and supernatural tales. His fascination with states of innocence, exclusion, and heightened consciousness helps explain Miss M.'s peculiar authority as narrator: she is at once vulnerable and piercingly observant, a figure through whom de la Mare examines the ordinary world made alien. This novel is recommended to readers drawn to introspective fiction, lyrical prose, and works that unsettle easy distinctions between realism and fantasy. Memoirs of a Midget rewards patient reading with an uncommon moral and imaginative depth. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Identity Psychological Coming of Age Journey Family Grief Poetic