Darkly whimsical tales for those who dare.
Angela Carter's "Bluebeard" would be a great read for those who enjoy fairy tale retellings with a dark twist. Carter's playful and subversive style turns traditional tales on their heads, making for a surprising and intriguing read. The characters are resourceful, the humor is earthy, and the imagination is gothic, making this collection perfect for readers who enjoy tales that are both whimsical and dark.
ISBN: 9780141195889
Authors:
Angela Carter
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 393 readers)
Description
'Curiosity is the most fleeting of pleasures; the moment is satisfied, it ceases to exist and it always proves very, very expensive.'Angela Carter's playful and subversive retellings of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tales conjure up a world of resourceful women, black-hearted villains, wily animals and incredible transformations. In these seven stories, bristling with frank, earthy humour and gothic imagination, nothing is as it seems.This book includes Bluebeard, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, The Sleeping Beauty of the Wood, Cinderella: or, The Glass Slipper, Ricky with the Tuft and The Foolish Wishes.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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