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“A man thinks all dust stays outdoors.”

Quote by Ernest Vincent Wright

Book:Gadsby: A Story of Over 50,000 Words Without Using the Letter

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Gadsby: A Story of Over 50,000 Words Without Using the Letter

In this unique literary work, the author challenges conventional storytelling by crafting a narrative of over 50,000 words without employing the letter 'e'. The book explores themes of language, creativity, and the limits of expression through this linguistic experiment. more

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Ernest Vincent Wright

Ernest Vincent Wright was an American author known for his unique writing style, most notably for his novel 'Gadsby,' which is notable for being the first novel written entirely without punctuation. Born in 1873, he passed away on October 7, 1939. more

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