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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-05-28
Gadsby written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-28 with Fiction categories.
Gadsby is a novel by Ernest Vincent Wright. A fading fictitious city known as Branton Hills is rejuvenated due to the efforts of central character John Gadsby and a youth organizer. A humorous read!
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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher: epubli
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Gadsby written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by epubli this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Fiction categories.
"Gadsby" is a 1939 novel by Ernest Vincent Wright. The plot revolves around the dying fictional city of Branton Hills, which is revitalized thanks to the efforts of protagonist John Gadsby and a youth group he organizes. The novel is written as a lipogram and does not include words that contain the letter "e". Though self-published and little-noticed in its time, the book is a favourite of fans of constrained writing and is a sought-after rarity among some book collectors. Later editions of the book have sometimes carried the alternative subtitle "50,000 Word Novel Without the Letter 'E'". In 1968, the novel entered the public domain in the United States due to failure to renew copyright in the 28th year after publication.
Gadsby
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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher: WETZEL PUBLISHING CO., INC.
Release Date : 2014-12-11
Gadsby written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by WETZEL PUBLISHING CO., INC. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Experimental fiction, American categories.
Example in this ebook The entire manuscript of this story was written with the E type-bar of the typewriter tied down; thus making it impossible for that letter to be printed. This was done so that none of that vowel might slip in, accidentally; and many did try to do so! There is a great deal of information as to what Youth can do, if given a chance; and, though it starts out in somewhat of an impersonal vein, there is plenty of thrill, rollicking comedy, love, courtship, marriage, patriotism, sudden tragedy, a determined stand against liquor, and some amusing political aspirations in a small growing town. In writing such a story,—purposely avoiding all words containing the vowel E, there are a great many difficulties. The greatest of these is met in the past tense of verbs, almost all of which end with "—ed." Therefore substitutes must be found; and they are very few. This will cause, at times, a somewhat monotonous use of such words as "said;" for neither "replied," "answered" nor "asked" can be used. Another difficulty comes with the elimination of the common couplet "of course," and its very common connective, "consequently;" which will, unavoidably cause "bumpy spots." The numerals also cause plenty of trouble, for none between six and thirty are available. When introducing young ladies into the story, this is a real barrier; for what young woman wants to have it known that she is over thirty? And this restriction on numbers, of course taboos all mention of dates. Many abbreviations also must be avoided; the most common of all, "Mr." and "Mrs." being particularly troublesome; for those words, if read aloud, plainly indicate the E in their orthography. As the vowel E is used more than five times oftener than any other letter, this story was written, not through any attempt to attain literary merit, but due to a somewhat balky nature, caused by hearing it so constantly claimed that "it can't be done; for you cannot say anything at all without using E, and make smooth continuity, with perfectly grammatical construction—" so 'twas said. Many may think that I simply "drop" the E's, filling the gaps with apostrophes. A perusal of the book will show that this is not so. All words used are complete; are correctly spelled and properly used. This has been accomplished through the use of synonyms; and, by so twisting a sentence around as to avoid ambiguity. The book may prove a valuable aid to school children in English composition. People, as a rule, will not stop to realize what a task such an attempt actually is. As I wrote along, in long-hand at first, a whole army of little E's gathered around my desk, all eagerly expecting to be called upon. But gradually as they saw me writing on and on, without even noticing them, they grew uneasy; and, with excited whisperings amongst themselves, began hopping up and riding on my pen, looking down constantly for a chance to drop off into some word; for all the world like sea-birds perched, watching for a passing fish! But when they saw that I had covered 138 pages of typewriter size paper, they slid off onto the floor, walking sadly away, arm in arm; but shouting back: "You certainly must have a hodge-podge of a yarn there without Us! Why, man! We are in every story ever written, hundreds of thousands of times! This is the first time we ever were shut out!" Pronouns also caused trouble; for such words as he, she, they, them, theirs, her, herself, myself, himself, yourself, etc., could not be utilized. But a particularly annoying obstacle comes when, almost through a long paragraph you can find no words with which to continue that line of thought; hence, as in Solitaire, you are "stuck," and must go way back and start another; which, of course, must perfectly fit the preceding context. To be continue in this ebook
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Author : Ernest Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-04-04
Gadsby written by Ernest Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-04 with categories.
Gadsby - Ernest Vincent Wright
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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-16
Gadsby written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-16 with categories.
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Author : Ernest V. Wright
language : en
Publisher: Lightyear Press
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Gadsby written by Ernest V. Wright and has been published by Lightyear Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with categories.
Gadsby A Lipogram Novel
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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher: Blurb
Release Date : 2018-09-08
Gadsby A Lipogram Novel written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by Blurb this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-08 with Fiction categories.
Wright spent five and a half months writing Gadsby on a typewriter with the "e" key tied down so that it couldn't be used at all. A warehouse holding copies of Gadsby burned shortly after the book was printed, destroying most copies of the ill-fated novel. The book was never reviewed and only kept alive by the efforts of a few avant-garde intellos and assorted connoisseurs of the odd, weird and zany. But by word-of-mouth it has become an underground cult classic. The book's scarcity and oddness has in the past seen copies priced at $4,000 by book dealers. Over time, this peculiar masterpiece has had many curious readers open to this interestingly unusual reading experience.
Gadsby S Tavern
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Author : Gretchen M. Bulova
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015
Gadsby S Tavern written by Gretchen M. Bulova and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with History categories.
Gadsby's Tavern was at the center of daily life in late-18th and early-19th-century Alexandria. Operated by John Gadsby from 1796 to 1808, the tavern served both local citizens and travelers on their way to the nation's new capital. Gadsby's was a venue for dancing assemblies, performances, and celebratory dinners. Among its most famous patrons were George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. By the early 20th century, the tavern buildings were in danger of being demolished. Saved from the wrecking ball in 1929 by American Legion Post 24, Gadsby's became the cornerstone of Alexandria's historic preservation movement. In 1972, the American Legion donated the site to the City of Alexandria. Following a full restoration, Gadsby's reopened as part of America's bicentennial celebration. Today, Gadsby's Tavern Museum is a dynamic historic house museum, interpreting history to more than 25,000 visitors a year.
Gadsby
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Author : Ernest Vincent Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-03
Gadsby written by Ernest Vincent Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03 with categories.
Fifty-year-old John Gadsby is alarmed by the decline of his hometown of Branton Hills. So he gathers the city's youth to form a "Youth Organization". The aim is to regenerate the civic spirit and improve living standards. Gadsby and his young people army manage to give Branton Hills a new face, transforming it into a vibrant and thriving city.
A Memoir Of The Late Mr William Gadsby
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Author : John Gadsby
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1844
A Memoir Of The Late Mr William Gadsby written by John Gadsby and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1844 with Baptists categories.