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Karen Elizabeth Gordon

    Karen Elizabeth Gordon is the author of a collection of short stories celebrated for its Rabelaisian humor. Her writing is noted for its distinctive linguistic wit and playful approach to language, offering readers a unique literary experience. Gordon masterfully employs her command of the language to craft memorable and often grotesque tales that delve into deeper human themes.

    The Well-Tempered Sentence
    The Deluxe Transitive Vampire
    My Dear Mother
    The Disheveled Dictionary
    • 2003

      The Disheveled Dictionary

      A Curious Caper Through Our Sumptuous Lexicon

      • 178 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(42)Add rating

      Karen Elizabeth Gordon's work invites readers into a whimsical exploration of language, showcasing a diverse array of words through her eccentric illustrations and witty commentary. This unique dictionary not only defines terms but also highlights their playful uses, celebrating both obscure and familiar vocabulary. Gordon's engaging style promises to expand readers' linguistic horizons while providing a delightful romp through the richness of language, making it a must-read for language enthusiasts.

      The Disheveled Dictionary
    • 1997

      My Dear Mother

      Stormy Boastful, and Tender Letters by Distinguished Sons--From Dostoevsky to Elvis

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Letters from over 50 notable figures, including Elvis Presley and Ezra Pound, reveal the complex relationships between sons and their mothers. This collection showcases a spectrum of emotions, from tenderness to brutality, as writers, painters, and musicians share personal stories and significant life moments. Themes of love, possessiveness, and indifference are explored, offering a poignant glimpse into the bonds that shape their lives. "My Dear Mother" captures the diverse experiences of boyhood to manhood through heartfelt correspondence.

      My Dear Mother
    • 1993

      The Deluxe Transitive Vampire

      A Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed

      This guide to the rules of grammar presents amusing instructional sentences to demonstrate correct usage and is illustrated with old engravings

      The Deluxe Transitive Vampire