The Fiction of Angela Carter (Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism)

The Fiction of Angela Carter (Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism)

by S. Gamble (Author)

Synopsis

In this Readers' Guide, Sarah Gamble, herself a leading interpreter of Carter's work, examines the critical reception of her writing, including the much-debated non-fiction text,The Sadeian Woman. Drawing on interviews, articles, books and Carter's own assessments of her role as writer, it focuses on the controversy surrounding Carter's portrayals of sadistic eroticism; her adaptation of the Gothic, science-fiction and fairy-tale genres; her subversion of gender identity; and the extent to which she was influenced by postmodern theory.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 2001 ed.
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 03 Sep 2001

ISBN 10: 1840462671
ISBN 13: 9781840462678
Book Overview: 'I continue to find the Readers' Guides indispensable for teaching - they really give students a sense of criticism having a history' - Professor Rachel Bowlby, University of York 'The series looks really excellent - attractively produced, user friendly; and outstanding value for money' - Ronald Knowles, Reader, University of Reading

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'I continue to find the Readers' Guides indispensable for teaching - they really give students a sense of criticism having a history' - Professor Rachel Bowlby, University of York 'The series looks really excellent - attractively produced, user friendly; and outstanding value for money' - Ronald Knowles, Reader, University of Reading
Author Bio
SARAH GAMBLE is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Sunderland, where she teaches modules in contemporary fiction and the history of women's writing.