Gadsby
Gadsby, written by Ernest Vincent Wright and published in 1939, is a unique novel composed entirely without the letter 'E'. The story follows fifty-year-old John Gadsby as he leads the youth of Branton Hills to revitalize their declining town, transforming it into a vibrant community amid historical events like World War I and Prohibition. This ambitious lipogram is notable for its linguistic challenge and has gained attention for its rarity, with hardcopies selling for thousands of dollars.
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