Poor Things Alasdair Gray

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Poor Things

A postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter – a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant.

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Alasdair Gray

Alasdair Gray

He wasnโ€™t just a writerโ€”he was a painter, a muralist, a political firebrand, and, letโ€™s be honest, a bit of an eccentric. Born in 1934 in Glasgow, he spent most of his life capturing the cityโ€™s spirit in ways no one else could. His books donโ€™t just tell stories; they explode with life, art, and a bit of rebellious mischief.

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