The Bloody Chamber And Other Stories by Angela Carter
"The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories that reimagines and deconstructs traditional fairy tales. The narratives are filled with strong female characters, sexual exploration, and violent and gothic themes. Each story presents a unique spin on classic tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Beauty and the Beast, and Bluebeard, challenging the typical gender roles and expectations found in the original stories.
The 1012th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 120-160
- Words
- 35,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 53rd on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 90th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- 40 Essential Feminist Books to Read for Women's History Month (Harpers Bazaar)
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Reading List (Thomas C. Foster)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)