Ernest Wright (musician)
Ernest or Ernie Wright may refer to: *Ernest Vincent Wright (1872–1939), American author * Ernest M. Wright (born 1940), Irish-American biologist * Ernest Hunter Wright (1882–1968), professor of English at Columbia University *G. Ernest Wright (1909–1974), Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist * Ernest Wright (English cricketer) (1894–1977), English cricketer *Ernest Wright (New Zealand cricketer) (1867–1940), New Zealand cricketer *Ernest Wright (scissors maker) Ernest Wright is a traditional scissors manufacturer in Sheffield, England. The firm was established in 1902 by Ernest Wright Sr., the son of a local scissors-borer. Scissors and shears made by Ernest Wright are marketed to artisans, hobbyists a ...

Ernest Vincent Wright
Ernest Vincent Wright (1872October 7, 1939) was an American author known for his book '' Gadsby'', a 50,000-word novel which, except for the introduction and a note at the end, did not use the letter "e". Biography The biographical details of his life are unclear. A 2002 article in the ''Village Voice'' by Ed Park said he might have been English by birth but was more probably American. The article said he might have served in the navy and that he has been incorrectly called a graduate of MIT. The article says that he attended a vocational high school attached to MIT in 1888 but there is no record that he graduated. Park said rumors that Wright died within hours of ''Gadsby'' being published are untrue. In October 1930 Wright approached the ''Evening Independent'' newspaper and proposed it sponsor a blue lipogram writing competition, with $250 for the winner. In the letter, he boasted of the quality of ''Gadsby''. The newspaper declined his offer. A 2007 post on the ''Bookride'' ...
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