American Ghosts & Old World Wonders

Paperback (17 Mar 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780099133711
Publisher: Random House
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 146
Weight: 124g
Height: 200mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 13mm