Angela carter books list of books by author angela carter. Angela carters book of fairy tales by angela carter abebooks. Funny, ribald, riduculous, and romantic illustrated wives tales from around the world feature female protagonists from the silly to the cruel. The virago book of fairy tales and the second virago book of fairy tales illustrated by corinna sargood, the editor casts a wide net. Such was the delight in angela carters the virago book of fairy tales, that she compiled a second volume. In this book you get the real thing from many countries and traditions but they all contain ancient wisdom. Once upon a time, fairy tales werent just meant for children. German fairy stories do not always end and they were married and lived happily ever after the ending of which angela carter remained obstinately fond but sometimes with the formula. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter, paperback.
Often based on myth or fairy taleborrowed or invented for the occasionher work evokes the most powerful aspects of sexuality and selfhood, of life and death, of apocalypse. Common knowledge publisher series virago book of fairy tales. The second virago book of fairy tales by angela carter. The virago book of fairy tales angela carter, corinna sargood on amazon. Virago book of fairy tales publisher series librarything.
From the introduction there was a time when fairy tales werent meant just for children they were part of an oral folklore tradition passed down. The virago book of fairy tales, and the second virago book of fairy tales, 2 volumes carter, angela, editor illustrated by corinna sargood published by published by virago press 19901992, london 1990. I love this book and its successor the second virago book of fairy tales. These fairy tales come from all around the word and each has a female protagonist. A compilation of lyrical, humorous and bawdy tales from around the world, in which the heroines, whether good, silly, cruel or clever, are always centre stage, and.
The two virago fairy tale books edited by angela carter are essential reading in the fairy tale field. Contains fortyfive tales from twentythree cultures that revel in a womans cunning and high spirits, wisdom and imagination. Buy the second virago book of fairy tales online at. And what a treasure trove it is, perfectly complemented by the bewitching drawings of corinna sargood, brimming with pretty maids and old crones, crafty women and bad girls, enchantresses and midwives, rascal aunts and odd sisters. About the author 1990 a powerful and disturbing writer, angela carter created haunting fiction about travelers surviving their passage through a disintegrating universe. This stunning collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales, hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries around the world. If you are one of the people who insists that real fairy tales are brutal then the virago book of fairy tales edited by angela carter is for you. These are the archetypes that we learn life lessons from. This collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world from the arctic to asia and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies.
How did you and angela carter work on the two virago books of. The virago book a second collection of fairy tales by angela carter involving more alluring women, ailing warriors, enchantresses and seekers of revenge. Stories from ancient civilisations, stories from ancient civilisations, the world mythology, virago fairy tales by multiple authors includes books the illustrated virago book of women gardeners, the virago book of ghost stories. Buy the virago book of fairy tales new ed by carter, angela, carter, angela, carter, angela, sargood, corinna isbn. Once upon a time fairy tales werent meant just for children, and neither is the virago book of fairy tales. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter 1991 1024. Angela carters book of fairy tales 2005 collects the two virago books above as translator. This collection of alternative stories from angela carter reveals a world where dippy princesses are replaced by bad girls and enchantresses, and strong minds, low cunning and dirty trick. Its a long time since ogres have seemed so absolutely real, says marina warner, author and longtime scholar of fairy tales. Angela carters book of fairy tales previously the virago book of fairy tales and the second virago book of fairy tales proving that she knows me very well, my housemate bought me angela carters book of fairy tales for christmas this year. Once upon a time fairy tales werent meant just for. The virago book of fairytales edited by angela carter. The virago book of fairy tales edited by angela carter. Some of them seem familiar variations on tales we know but with different cultural twists.
The virago book of 20th century fiction, and several more. Angela carters book of fairy tales 2005 collects the two virago books above. More information about this seller contact this seller 21. They come from every corner of the globe to haunt, to entice, transform and even to help. The virago book of fairy tales angela carter, corinna sargood on. The virago book of fairy tales graveyard for the living. Let me know what you thought of this book if you read it or if you would like to read it at some point. The virago books of fairy tales wednesday, march 15, 2017 the two virago fairy tale books edited by angela carter are essential reading in the fairy tale field. All about the virago book of fairy tales by angela carter. Marina warner that which is spoken lrb 8 november 1990. Second virago book of fairy tales carter, angela on. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter goodreads. Fairy tales, folk tales, stories from the oral tradition, are all of them the most vital connection we have with the imaginations of the ordinary men and women whose labour created our world.
Buy the virago book of fairy tales first edition by angela carter, corinna sargood isbn. Not all of the stories are bloody although many are, but none of them pull their punches. Angela carters book of fairy tales books by the window. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
It contains fairy tales from all around the world, the common thread being that they are focused on women. The virago book of fairy tales, edited by angela carter, illustrations by corinna sargood publ. She worked as a journalist and as a professor at brown and the university of texas. It is 7 may 1997, angela carters fiftyseventh birthday. The virago book of fairy tales by corinna sargood, 9781853812057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The virago book of fairy tales carter, angela, sargood, corinna on. I was very excited when i opened it and read the inside cover. The best education a writer of fiction can get is reading fairy tales. Virago book of fairy tales abebooks passion for books. Second virago book of fairy tales by angela carter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Some are completely new to me eg from african and inuit traditions. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter librarything. Buy the second virago book of fairy tales first edition by angela carter, corinna sargood isbn.
Angela carter selected them for virago but didnt rewrite them at all, so the story collected from a small child who heard it from her babysitter is in childish language and shows childish preoccupations, while most of the eskimo stories are xrated. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This stunning collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world from the arctic to asia. Which makes now as good a time as any to immerse ourselves in the twisted truths of the fairy tale realm, with warners selection of the best books of, or about, otherworldly tales of mischief and subversion, dreams and laughter, hope against hope. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter 19911024 paperback 1891 by angela carter author.
The virago book of fairy tales paperback 24 oct 1991 by angela carter author, editor. The second virago book of fairy tales, edited by angela carter, illustrations by corinna sargood published by virago press ltd, london 1992. Angela carters book of fairy tales by angela carter. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter 199110. Book overview a second collection of fairy tales by angela carter involving more alluring women, ailing warriors, enchantresses and seekers of revenge. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The virago book of fairy tales the second virago book of fairy tales. She translated many fairy tales and wrote several collections of short stories, including the bloody chamber 1979 which won the cheltenham festival of literature award and was the basis for the powerful movie a company of wolves. The virago book of fairy tales by angela carter 1991 1024 angela carter on. The virago book of fairy tales paperback import, october 24, 1991 by angela carter editor.
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