A Post-Modern Prometheus? “Poor Things” (1992 novel)

Before Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone’s adaptation, Alasdair
Gray wrote a post-modern take on Frankenstein in a
structure-breaking, convention-flaunting novel—but should you
read it? In episode 301, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as
they make the case, weigh the pros & cons of presenting the
narrative in layers, ask if McCandless and Godwin Baxter are
redeemable, and consider the implications of Bella Baxter (AKA
Victoria McCandless) writing a final letter that puts everything
into question. Join them next week when they compare book vs.
film!



References


Alasdair Gray | Magnificent Citizen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNXMBvj3ew

Pop Culture Detective | Born Sexy Yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80



 


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