Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales

Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales
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Publisher : Virago Press
Total Pages : 512
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ISBN-10 : 1844081605
ISBN-13 : 9781844081608
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Book Synopsis Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales by : Angela Carter

Download or read book Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales written by Angela Carter and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time fairy talesweren't meant just for children, and neither is AngelaCarter's Book of Fairy Tales. This stunning collectioncontains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariouslyfunny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all aroundthe world- from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippyprincesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have prettymaids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls;enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters.This fabulous celebration of strong minds, low cunning,black arts and dirty tricks could only have beencollected by the unique and much-missed Angela Carter.Illustrated throughout with original woodcuts.


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