
When Father Carves the Duck
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Gadsby is a novel that revolves around John Gadsby, a man who has an unusual aversion to the letter "e." Despite this unusual characteristic, John lives a relatively ordinary life, engaging in the everyday activities of his time - he goes to work, interacts with friends and family, and experiences the joys and sorrows of life. The novel's focus, however, is not on John's personality or his relationships, but rather on the linguistic constraint imposed on the narrative. The author, Ernest Vincent Wright, has written the entire novel without using the letter "e." This exclusion, with the exception of the introduction and a concluding note, is the novel's defining feature. As readers engage with the narrative, they are confronted with a unique style of writing, where the absence of the letter "e" transforms the rhythm and flow of language. This linguistic experiment pushes the boundaries of traditional writing and forces the reader to pay closer attention to the nuances of language, highlighting the power of word choice and the creativity inherent in communication. The novel, though unconventional, presents an interesting commentary on human interaction and the complexities of language. It can be considered a humorous and engaging exploration of the human condition, presented within a framework of linguistic innovation.Book Details
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Ernest Vincent Wright
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Ernest Vincent Wright (1872–1939) was an American writer best known for his 1939 novel Gadsby, which does not contain the letter E. Wright was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and worked as a newspaper re...
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