Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
A Novel in Letters
Set on the fictional island of Nollop, this satirical novel explores the consequences of linguistic restrictions as the island's governing council bans the use of certain letters from the alphabet. The story unfolds through a series of letters written by the island's residents, who struggle to communicate as more letters are removed, leading to a breakdown in society. The narrative highlights themes of censorship, freedom of expression, and the resilience of the human spirit as the protagonist and her community strive to reclaim their language and identity.
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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