Cultural depictions of dwarfism explained

Dwarfism has been showcased across many types of media. As popular media has become more prevalent, a greater number of works depicting dwarfism have popularized the condition.

Literature

Several works of literature treat dwarfism as a major theme, with varying degrees of realism:

Film and television

Several works of visual arts treat dwarfism as a major theme, with varying degrees of realism:

Reoccurring characters

References

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    . Günter Grass . Ralph Manheim . The Tin Drum . Secker & Warburg . 1962 . 978-0-679-72575-6 .

  2. Book: Hegi, Ursula . Ursula Hegi

    . Ursula Hegi . Stones from the River . 1995 . Touchstone Book . New York . 978-0-684-84477-0 .

  3. Book: Lagerkvist, Pär . Pär Lagerkvist

    . Pär Lagerkvist . The Dwarf . 1973 . Noonday Press . New York . 978-0-374-52135-6 .

  4. Book: Irving, John . John Irving

    . John Irving . A Prayer for Owen Meany . 1990 . Ballantine Books . New York . 978-0-345-36179-0 .

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    . Edgar Allan Poe . Hop-Frog/Hop-Frog, or The Eight Chained Ourang-Outangs . 978-0-89598-723-5 .

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    . George R.R. Martin . A Game of Thrones . 1996 . Bantam Books. New York. registration . 978-0-553-10354-0 .

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    . Armistead Maupin . Maybe the Moon . 1993 . HarperPerennial . New York . 978-0-06-092434-8 .

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