{"product_id":"wise-children","title":"Wise Children","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"481\" class=\"\"\u003eAngela Carter’s \u003cem data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eWise Children\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling, bawdy, and exuberant novel that explores themes of legitimacy, performance, and fate. Published in 1991, this was Carter’s final novel before her untimely death, and it stands as a testament to her wit, linguistic playfulness, and deep love for Shakespearean themes of mistaken identities, twins, and theatrical spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"1009\" class=\"\"\u003eThe story follows twin sisters Dora and Nora Chance, illegitimate daughters of the legendary Shakespearean actor Sir Melchior Hazard. Now in their seventies, the Chance sisters recount their scandalous and theatrical lives in show business, filled with secrets, betrayals, and a deep love for performance. As they navigate their complex family ties, the novel becomes a riotous celebration of life’s unpredictability, embracing the idea that “wise children” are often those who thrive on the fringes of conventional society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1036\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1127\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1127\" class=\"\"\u003eA rich and witty novel that revels in theatricality, comedy, and Shakespearean motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1249\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1249\" class=\"\"\u003eFeatures unforgettable, larger-than-life characters navigating the blurred lines between legitimacy and illegitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1344\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1344\" class=\"\"\u003eCarter’s signature feminist and subversive storytelling, packed with humor and sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1443\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1443\" class=\"\"\u003eA final masterpiece from one of the most original and influential voices in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1553\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1553\" class=\"\"\u003ePerfect for fans of magical realism, literary fiction, and stories about family, fate, and show business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1577\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"2050\" class=\"\"\u003eAngela Carter (1940–1992) was a British novelist, short story writer, and journalist, widely celebrated for her unique blend of magical realism, gothic horror, and feminist themes. Her works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eThe Bloody Chamber\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eNights at the Circus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eWise Children\u003c\/em\u003e, challenge traditional narratives and gender roles with dark humor and imaginative storytelling. Carter’s influence on contemporary literature remains profound, inspiring writers across multiple genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46152921547005,"sku":"","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/61ESzjM_UQL._SL1500.jpg?v=1742996639","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/wise-children","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}