{"product_id":"fireworks","title":"Fireworks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"666\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of Angela Carter’s early short stories, showcasing her signature mix of gothic horror, surrealism, and feminist critique. First published in 1974, these nine stories take readers on an intoxicating journey through eerie landscapes, exploring themes of love, power, violence, and transformation. Set in both real and fantastical worlds—from Japan to imaginary realms—the stories highlight Carter’s bold and lyrical prose, blending sensuality with the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eWhy Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"820\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"820\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eSignature Angela Carter Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e A masterclass in poetic, lush storytelling infused with gothic and surrealist elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"931\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"931\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eFeminist Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenges traditional gender roles and power dynamics through subversive narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1033\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1033\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eRich Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers of meaning woven into stories that are both unsettling and enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1163\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1163\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eA Must-Read for Short Story Lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a glimpse into Carter’s evolving literary voice before her later masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1332\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1332\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eCultural and Philosophical Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspired by Carter’s travels in Japan, the collection delves into themes of East vs. West, identity, and existentialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1804\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1804\" class=\"\"\u003eAngela Carter (1940–1992) was a British writer renowned for her feminist, gothic, and magical realist fiction. Her works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eThe Bloody Chamber\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eNights at the Circus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eWise Children\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their subversive storytelling and radical reinterpretation of fairy tales and folklore. She remains one of the most influential voices in modern literature, known for her fearless exploration of female agency, power, and myth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150568214781,"sku":"","price":960.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71owkgK4scL._SL1500.jpg?v=1742945929","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/fireworks","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}