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Circus & Carnival

Memoirs of a Midget

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  • 1921 first published
  • 436 pages
  • 42 editions
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Walter De la Mare's Memoirs of a Midget (1921) is a circus fiction novel. It deals with circus performers, young women, dwarfs and coming of age.

It has been published in 42 editions across 3 languages.

It runs to roughly 436 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Memoirs of a Midget

The recollections and impressions of a perfectly formed little creature. Awarded James Tait Black memorial prize. For other editions, see Author Catalog.
Description from Open Library

Opening line

“SOME few years ago a brief account of me found its way into one or two country newspapers.”

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Difference, Psychology
  • Circus performers
  • Young women
  • Short people
  • Dwarfs
  • Dwarfs, Persons
  • Coming of age
  • Psychological
  • Social isolation
  • Bereavement

Quick answers

Who wrote Memoirs of a Midget?

Memoirs of a Midget was written by Walter De la Mare and first published in 1921.

What genre is Memoirs of a Midget?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival.

How long is Memoirs of a Midget?

The median edition has 436 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Memoirs of a Midget?

Readers who like it often enjoy Memoirs of a Midget, The Lost Girl and The circus of Dr. Lao.

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