People Like That
£10.99
Written by Agnes Owens / Introduction by William Letford
ISBN: 9781846977046
Published: 03 Sep 2026
Format: Paperback
Extent: 336
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
ABOUT THE BOOK
People Like That - The Collected Short Stories comprises Agnes Owens’ complete life's work in short stories. Witty and dark, Owens’ spare prose shocks and delights. Her talent for pithy, unsettling tales is as sharp as ever, confirming her place as one of Scotland’s finest contemporary writers.
'Terribly funny, so anarchic and archetypal' - Liz Lochhead
'Her stories carry the emotional clout of a knockout punch. Her prose is unique: unsentimental but not unsympathetic; calm and clear... undeniably funny' – Observer
'Characters in Agnes Owens' short satires are capable of anything... In Owens' world, family relationships are never straightforward... This is a terrific collection' – The Times
Published to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.
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