Angela Carter's Book Of Fairy Tales
(Author) Angela CarterOnce upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This stunning collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world- from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have pretty maids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls; enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters. This fabulous celebration of strong minds, low cunning, black arts and dirty tricks could only have been collected by the unique and much-missed Angela Carter. Illustrated throughout with original woodcuts.
Angela Carter
Angela Carter was a British writer known for her feminist and magical realist works. Her most notable works include "The Bloody Chamber," a collection of dark and twisted fairy tales, and "Nights at the Circus," a novel blending fantasy and social commentary. Carter's writing style is characterized by lush prose, rich imagery, and subversive themes that challenge traditional gender roles and societal norms. She is considered a pioneer of feminist literature and has had a significant impact on the genre of magical realism. "The Bloody Chamber" remains her most famous work, praised for its reimagining of classic fairy tales with a feminist twist. Angela Carter's contributions to literature continue to inspire readers and writers alike with her unique and provocative storytelling.
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