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Discover vibrant paintings of 'literary beasts' at an internationally renowned artist's new exhibition in Cheltenham

Discover vibrant paintings of 'literary beasts' at an internationally renowned artist's new exhibition in Cheltenham

Art and literature enthusiasts can explore an imaginative new collection of paintings based on the creatures that have inspired some of history's greatest writers, as renowned artist PJ Crook brings her latest exhibition to Cheltenham's Paragon Gallery, to coincide with the town's annual literature festival.

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Unseen works from the original illustrator of Frankenstein on display in Cheltenham

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The world's longest-running literature festival is back for 10 book-filled days this autumn

The world's longest-running literature festival is back for 10 book-filled days this autumn

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