Angela Carter was a writer who explored the boundaries between reality and fantasy, myth and modernity. Her works are known for their rich, evocative prose and their skillful interweaving of folklore, psychoanalysis, and feminist critique. Carter often delved into themes of identity, sexuality, and power in her texts, subverting traditional narratives and seeking new ways to view the female condition. Her unique voice and literary influence continue to inspire readers and writers alike.
The collection showcases Angela Carter's unique vision through a diverse range of themes, including jazz, Japanese culture, and reimagined fairy tales. It offers striking portrayals of contemporary life while highlighting her evolution as a writer. This volume compiles her significant body of short fiction, featuring both early works and previously unpublished stories, revealing the depth and breadth of her literary legacy.
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY RACHEL COOKEReading Shaking a Leg is like spending time with the funniest, wisest friend you've ever had;
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As well as her eight novels, Angela Carter published four wonderful collections of short stories during her lifetime, and contributed stories to several anthologies. The stories were scattered amongst different publishers, and a couple of the volumes are now out of print. In BURNING YOUR BOATS they are gethered together for the first time; this is a key collection and a major event for Angela Carter aficionados. It brings some important work back into print, including THE BLOODY CHAMBER - her seminal collection of fairytales in which she rewrote stories such as Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast in her characteristically subversive, earthy way. This publication in 1995 will begin a major Angela Carter promotion; a celebration of the publication of her Collected Works, and a major push for the back list, with an order form for all of the Chatto, Vintage and Virago titles. This enticing, fat volume of Carter's surprising and inventive stories will be one of the most exciting events in the promotion.
This intellectual autobiography presents Angela Carter as a significant figure in twentieth-century literature, showcasing her unique blend of drama, outrage, and humor. Through her narrative, readers gain insight into her thoughts and experiences, revealing her impact as a critical thinker and a vibrant voice in the literary world. The book captures the essence of her fiction while offering a deeper understanding of her life and ideas.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY SALMAN RUSHDIEAs well as her eight novels, Angela Carter published four wonderful collections of short stories during her lifetime, and contributed stories to several anthologies. The stories were scattered amongst different publishers, and a couple of the volumes are now out of print.
Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This 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.
The book offers an intellectually stimulating exploration with a tone that is both refined and witty. It engages readers through its rational discourse while avoiding the ordinary, providing a unique perspective that invites deeper contemplation. The writing style is characterized by an appreciation for nuance and sophistication, making it appealing to those who enjoy thoughtful and articulate narratives.
Angela Carter reimagines ten classic fairy tales, infusing them with her signature style and feminist perspective. Each story is transformed, exploring themes of empowerment, sexuality, and the complexities of human relationships. With rich, evocative prose, Carter breathes new life into familiar narratives, challenging traditional interpretations and inviting readers to see these tales through a contemporary lens. This collection promises to enchant both new readers and fans of the original stories.
These two collections of little-known stories from Europe, the Arctic, the USA, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, contain tales of alluring women, ailing warriors, enchantresses and seekers of revenge. The heroines are always centre stage, as large as life, or even larger.
