American Ghosts & Old World Wonders (Paperback, New ed)

Shortly before her death Angela Carter was preparing this volume of short stories, one which does full justice to the glory of her imagination and the range of her talent. It is divided into distinct parts. The first comprises a group of stories inspired by America: Lizzie Borden visits a circus; a John Ford Western is spiced with the story of 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE' and there is a wonderful Gothic extravaganza set in Hollywood. The second section - OLD WORLD WONDERS - draws on fairy tales (Cinderella), on the story of Mary Magdalene, on the folklore of pantomime, on ALICE IN WONDERLAND, an on medieval legend. These stories represent Angela Carter at her most acrobatic and dazzling: erudite, witty, sexy and enthralling. A book to delight her many, many fans.

General

Imprint:	Vintage Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 1994
First published:	March 2002
Authors:	Angela Carter
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	160
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-913371-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-09-913371-7
Barcode:	9780099133711

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