Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
Episodes from the Early Life of Archibald McCandless M.D. Scottish Public Health Officer
"Poor Things" revolves around the life of Bella Baxter, a woman who is brought back from the dead by a Victorian-era doctor who replaces her brain with that of the fetus she was carrying at the time of her death. The book explores Bella's life as she grows up with the mind of a child but the body of a woman, her marriage to a man who tries to control her, and her eventual escape and journey of self-discovery. The narrative is presented through various documents and viewpoints, providing a complex and thought-provoking look at themes such as love, identity, and the nature of humanity.
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- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Original Language
- English
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
- - Biedne Istoty
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