Why are place names blanked out in old books?

In older works of fiction, authors sometimes coyly use a blank or an initial followed by a blank to suggest that they are talking about an individual or a place that they are too discreet to name.

Are Bantam Classics good?

They are owned by two of the largest publishers and they publish many of the same books. They are possibly the two best ways to get large library of classics in paperback. They look great, they hold up well and they are a great bargain.

Why are there dashes in Les Miserables?

Reason: Left out real name of M__ sur M__ and Bishop of D__. it is said that people believed in the book so much that they started going to the towns and looking for evidence of the story so Hugo just put in dashes. however, many versions including the musical include the real names.

Why do novels censor names?

In a similar vein it’s been said that censoring occurred so that the author could write freely, make things up, and the reader would be free to use their imagination or to pretend the story happened in their own country. Censoring would aid the writer who wished to use a true story as the base for their own.

What is the book Trash about?

S. Taylor It is about the life of a garbageman and, more importantly, the story is about garbage: where it comes from, what it consists of, and where it goes. See 1 question about Trashed… More lists with this book… This book is (all about) garbage – and it’s great!

What is the best trashy novel you have read?

Best Trashy Novels 1 Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) 2 Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann 3 Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger, #2) by 4 Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz 3.77 avg 5 Scruples by Judith Krantz 3.82 avg ratin

Is trashtrashed a good book?

Trashed is very informative and the reader will get a brief history of garbage through the ages, how recycling works, the biodegrading of various materials, how trash trucks are designed, how landfills operate, and the landfills’ legacy on the ecological landscape.

Is trashed based on a true story?

While fiction, the graphic novel Trashed is based on Derf Backderf’s experiences as a trash hauler in1979 and 1980 in Richfield, Ohio. Derf worked at the Plain Dealer as an editorial cartoonist, then produced his syndicated strip “The City” for many years before making the transition to award-winning graphic novelist.