by Lorna Sage
First published 1994
Leading writers and scholars gather to honor Angela Carter's literary legacy in this tribute collection. Margaret Atwood, Robert Coover, Hermione Lee, and Marina Warner contribute essays examining Carter's novels, short fiction, and critical writings. The contributors analyze the works that established Carter as a singular voice in contemporary literature. Each essay explores different aspects of Carter's creative output, from her reimagined fairy tales to her feminist polemics. The collection reveals how Carter transformed traditional narratives through her distinctive blend of fantasy, feminism, and social commentary. These critical perspectives illuminate the depth and range of an author who challenged conventional storytelling. The volume serves as both scholarly examination and passionate appreciation of Carter's enduring influence on literature.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, anthologies, 20th-century, feminism, biography-memoir, criticism, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 20th-century
358 pages · Paperback · Virago Press