Angela Carter
Heroes and Villains
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141192383
- author:
- Angela Carter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Angela Carter's Heroes and Villains is a genre-defying fantasia that blends post-apocalyptic fiction, gothic fantasy, literary allusion, and twisted romance. In this ambiguous and deliriously rich tale, a young woman named Marianne lives in a white tower made of steel and concrete with her father and the other Professors. Forbidden to leave her civilized world, she becomes fascinated by the savage outsiders who live outside, and decides to escape into their decaying paradise. There, she will discover a new world beyond the wire fences, encounter a tattooed Barbarian boy named Jewel, and push the darkest limits of her imagination. Playful, sensuous, violent, and gripping, Heroes and Villains is a captivating read that explores the boundaries between civilization and savagery. Angela Carter's unique blend of fantasy, science fiction, and gothic elements has captivated readers for generations. If you enjoyed this book, you may also like her other works, such as The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman.
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