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Embark on a journey through Angela Carter's masterful reimagining of beloved fairy tales, woven together with her signature blend of seductive and luminous prose. This feminist retelling breathes new life into classic narratives, transforming them into a captivating collection of dark, sensual, and fantastical stories.
Carter's deft hand guides readers through familiar territory—Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast—whilst introducing vampires and werewolves into the mix. The result is an absorbing anthology that challenges and subverts traditional narratives, offering a fresh perspective on age-old tales.
Praised by Ian McEwan as containing "magnificent set pieces of fastidious sensuality" and hailed by Margaret Atwood as the work of "a quirky, original, and baroque stylist", this collection showcases Carter's unparalleled ability to blend the familiar with the extraordinary.
This edition features an illuminating introduction by award-winning short story writer Helen Simpson, providing valuable insight into Carter's craft and the enduring impact of her work.
Book ISBN: | 9780099588115 |
Book Author: | Angela Carter |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage Classics |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 192 x 122 x 12 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 1995-07-13 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages |
Book Weight: | 130g |
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We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’