Cavallaro, Dani.

The world of Angela Carter a critical investigation / [electronic resource] : Dani Cavallaro. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2011. - vii, 200 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Angela Carter's vision -- Dark play: the magic toyshop -- Surrealist visions: the infernal desire machines of Doctor Hoffman -- Modern mythologies: the passion of new Eve -- Tradition reimagined: the bloody chamber and other stories -- Beyond gravity: nights at the circus -- Mirror identities: wise children.

"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.


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Palo Alto, Calif. :
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2011.
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Carter, Angela, 1940-1992 --Criticism and interpretation.


Electronic books.

PR6053.A73 / Z573 2011eb

823.914