This collection brings together three of Angela Carter's finest works: The Bloody Chamber, Wise Children, and Fireworks. The Bloody Chamber is a retelling of classic fairy tales with a dark, feminist twist, where Carter explores themes of power, sexuality, and transformation. Wise Children follows the eccentric lives of two aging showgirls, blending Shakespearean comedy with the vibrancy of London’s theatre scene. Fireworks is a collection of experimental short stories filled with surrealism and mythological imagery, displaying Carter’s unique and boundary-pushing storytelling style.
Why Read This Book
- A brilliant showcase of Angela Carter’s reimagining of classic fairy tales and myths with a feminist lens.
- Features three different works, offering readers a glimpse into Carter’s versatility and creative genius.
- The Bloody Chamber is regarded as one of the most important feminist reinterpretations of fairy tales in modern literature.
- Wise Children is a witty, vibrant novel filled with colorful characters and a celebration of life in all its chaos.
- Fireworks introduces readers to Carter’s early, experimental style, offering surreal and evocative tales that challenge traditional narrative structures.
About the Author
Angela Carter (1940–1992) was an English novelist and journalist known for her feminist, magical realist, and surrealist works. Her writing often explored themes of gender, power, and myth. She is best remembered for The Bloody Chamber, a feminist retelling of fairy tales, and her contribution to speculative fiction. Carter’s vivid imagination and narrative inventiveness continue to inspire readers and writers alike.
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