The Art of Literature, Volume 1: A Critical Guide to Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber

Written in our trademark lively and accessible, erudite style, this innovative new critical guide to Angela Carter’s THE BLOODY CHAMBER shines a bright, scholarly light into every dark corner of these entertainingly twisted tales. As well as an introduction placing Carter’s work within various literary contexts, this guide offers detailed critical essays on each of her tales. Throughout these essays connections are established, both within each story and across the book as a whole. Aimed at students of A-level Literature, undergraduates and teachers, this guide is the springboard to both greater appreciation of Carter’s tales and to higher examination grades.