The world of Angela Carter
Subtitle: a critical investigation
By: Dani Cavallaro
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780786461288
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation
Description: "Angela Carter, a prolific author who worked in numerous genres, remains one of the most important British writers of the last century. This text explores a selection of Carter's novels and short stories, supplemented with her perspectives on politics, society, aesthetics, and her attempts to redefine established popular genres such as the fairy tale"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Angela Carter's vision; title: Dark play: the magic toyshop; title: Surrealist visions: the infernal desire machines of Doctor Hoffman; title: Modern mythologies: the passion of new Eve; title: Tradition reimagined: the bloody chamber and other stories; title: Beyond gravity: nights at the circus; title: Mirror identities: wise children.