The Enormous Room, an autobiographical novel by E. E. Cummings, chronicles his experience as a young American unjustly imprisoned in France during World War I. Mistaken for a spy due to his friend's anti-war letters, he spends four months confined in a large room with other detainees. Despite the absurdity of the situation, Cummings finds solace in his imagination, creating a vibrant inner world and celebrating the beauty found even in the most unusual circumstances. Through witty observations and unconventional language, he paints a picture of resilience and the indomitable human spirit in the face of confinement and injustice.