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Shaking a Leg : Collected Journalism and Writings by Angela Carter (1998, Trade Paperback)

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Shaking a Leg : Collected Writings, Paperback by Carter, Angela; Uglow, Jennifer S., ISBN 0140276955, ISBN-13 9780140276954, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Gathers the author's reviews of books and films, and essays on fashion, trends, travel, and art

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100140276955

ISBN-139780140276954

eBay Product ID (ePID)1103877

Product Key Features

Book TitleShaking a Leg : Collected Journalism and Writings

Number of Pages656 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1998

TopicWomen Authors, Literary, Essays

GenreLiterary Criticism, Biography & Autobiography, Literary Collections

AuthorAngela Carter

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.7 in

Item Weight19.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN99-187160

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal823/.914

Synopsis"An electrifying intellectual autobiography, with all the narrative expanse, drama, outrage, and high comedy of the author's fiction. Angela Carter is revealed here, anew, as one of the most important thinkers of twentieth-century world literature--and one of its most pungent voices."--Rick Moody One of contemporary literature's most original and affecting fiction writers, Angela Carter also wrote brilliant nonfiction. Shaking a Leg comprises the best of her essays and criticism, much of it collected for the first time. Carter's acute observations are spiked with her piercing matter-of-factness, her devastating wit, her penchant for mockery, and her passion for the absurd. Whether discussing films or food, feminism or fantasy, science fiction or sex, Carter consistently explores new territories and overturns old ideas. No cultural icon escapes her scrutiny; as in her fiction, Carter offers glorious evidence of the transforming power of the imagination. From delightfully wicked commentaries on Gone with the Wind , a Japanese fertility festival, and fellow writers, including Lawrence, Lovecraft, Borges, and Burroughs, to enchanting personal essays, Carter shares her thoughts and herself with glee. "What a wonderful collection--sharp, funny, too decent for sarcasm but great wit and humanity, an unusual combination. But it makes us miss her, miss laughing with her, that real, intelligent, tough writing woman."--Grace Paley

LC Classification NumberPR6053.A73S54 1998