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The world of Angela Carter : a critical investigation / Dani Cavallaro.
Van Pelt Library PR6053.A73 Z573 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cavallaro, Dani, 1962-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Carter, Angela, 1940-1992--Criticism and interpretation.
- Carter, Angela.
- Carter, Angela, 1940-1992.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 200 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2011]
- Summary:
- "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.
- Contents:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786461288
- 0786461284
- OCLC:
- 706409868
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