Joe Bousquet (1873-1919) was a French poet, novelist, and literary critic whose life was dramatically altered by a spinal injury during World War I. This biography by Edith de La Héronnière explores Bousquet's journey from his early literary ambitions through his transformation into a pioneering voice in French literature, writing from his bed for the remaining years of his life. The work examines his contributions to modern French poetry and his influence on contemporaries, offering insight into early 20th-century French literary culture and the resilience of artistic spirit in the face of physical limitation.