by Angela Carter · IMPEDIMENTA EDITORIAL S.L · tapa dura · ISBN 9788416542529
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fairy tales reimagined by Angela Carter. This collection, published by Impedimenta in 2016, brings together stories starring strong and cunning women, moving away from traditional princesses. With a hardcover edition and 640 pages, this book is a celebration of the feminine universe through time, with original illustrations that complement the narrative. Ideal for readers from 17 years old who are looking for a different and bold perspective on classic tales.
Angela Olive Pearce, who published under the name Angela Carter, was an English novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist, known for her feminist, magical realist, and picaresque works. She is mainly known for her book The Bloody Chamber (1979). In 1984, her short story "The Company of Wolves" was adapted into a film of the same name. In 2008, The Times ranked Carter tenth in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In 2012, Nights at the Circus was selected as the best ever winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
