Memoirs of a Midget, published in 1921, is a surreal and introspective novel by poet Walter De La Mare. Told in the form of a memoir, it follows a nameless protagonist—an intelligent, eloquent little person—as she navigates love, identity, and social isolation in a world that sees her as a curiosity. Blending psychological depth, philosophical musings, and dreamlike imagery, the novel is a unique exploration of the inner life and metaphysical yearning. It received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and remains a modernist oddity of haunting beauty.
