Dani Cavallaro

The World of Angela Carter

A Critical Investigation

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Produktbeschreibung

Angela Carter, a prolific author who worked in numerous genres, remains one of the most important British writers of the last century. This 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland & Co Inc
• Seitenzahl: 210
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 296g
• ISBN-13: 9780786461288
• ISBN-10: 0786461284
• Artikelnr.: 33169711

Autorenporträt

The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Preface     
1. Angela Carter's Vision     
2. Dark Play: The Magic Toyshop     
3. Surrealist Visions: The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman     
4. Modern Mythologies: The Passion of New Eve     
5. Tradition Reimagined: The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories     
6. Beyond Gravity: Nights at the Circus     
7. Mirror Identities: Wise Children     
Bibliography     
Index