A novel without the letter E? It sounds impossible, but Ernest Vincent Wright did it with Gadsby, a 50,000-word novel that does not contain a single instance of the letter E. Gadsby is a remarkable feat of literary engineering. Wright was a self-described "literary crank" who was determined to write a novel without the letter E. He spent five years working on Gadsby, and he eventually succeeded in writing a novel that is both grammatically correct and engaging to read. The novel tells the story of John Gadsby, a man who is determined to live his life without ever using the letter E. Gadsby's journey is challenging, but he eventually succeeds in achieving his goal. Gadsby is a challenging read, but it is also a rewarding one. Wright's use of language is creative and inventive, and he manages to create a fully realized world without using the letter E. The novel is also thought-provoking, and it raises questions about the nature of language and the power of the written word. Gadsby is a unique and challenging novel that is sure to please readers who are looking for something different. It is a testament to Wright's ingenuity and creativity, and it is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.