Poor Things
Alasdair Gray • Dalkey Archive Press • ISBN 9781564783073
Poor Things
Alasdair Gray • Dalkey Archive Press • ISBN-13 9781564783073
ISBN-10 1564783073 • 2001 • 1st Edition
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ISBN 9781564783073 • Completeness 73
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Poor Things is a novel by Alasdair Gray that combines elements of science fiction, romance, and political satire. Set in Victorian Scotland, it tells the story of Bella Baxter, a woman brought back to life by a mad scientist. The novel explores themes of identity, social class, and the nature of humanity, with a narrative that includes multiple perspectives and a playful use of historical and literary references.
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