The Enormous Room
The Enormous Room
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureFrance • 1910s
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Enormous Room is an autobiographical novel by E.E. Cummings, detailing his imprisonment in a French detention camp during World War I. Written from a person-first perspective, the narrative explores the experiences and interactions of individuals in confinement, highlighting their resilience and humanity amidst challenging circumstances.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Enormous Room by E.E. Cummings is praised for its innovative style and insightful portrayal of World War I experiences. Readers appreciate the author's unique linguistic creativity and autobiographical elements. Some criticism points to its non-linear narrative and potential confusion. The work is lauded for its emotional depth and vivid character depictions.
Who Should Read The Enormous Room?
A reader who enjoys The Enormous Room by E.E. Cummings would appreciate experimental narratives and vivid, unconventional prose. Fans of Kafka's The Trial and Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms will be drawn to its exploration of imprisonment and personal transformation during World War I.
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Poem • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureFrance • 1910s
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World History2006
Adult
18+ years
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