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The Dwarf is Pär Lagerkvist's 1944 Swedish novel, narrated by a malicious court dwarf whose intrigues expose violence and corruption in Renaissance Italy.
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The Dwarf ranks #33 of 346 in the Picaresque Novel ranking, behind The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, ahead of The Public Burning.
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How good is The Dwarf?
The Dwarf scores 8.66/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Picaresque Novel category. Internationally respected allegorical novel praised for its chilling narrator, psychological intensity, and moral clarity; its symbolism can feel sche...
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