With the rise of feminism in the West, there came a drastic change in the society in regard to women in terms of their status and position in the society. Women came out in all the spheres i.e. literature, politics, bureaucracy, sports, films and media etc. So because of this many women writers emerged in Britain who have gain name and fame internationally and who have enriched the British literature like the male writers.
Angela Carter is one such English novelist who is known for her feminism and also postmodernism. She was a journalist who was famous for her magical realism, surrealism, fantasy, gothic, science fiction and picaresque works. Because of all this, she is considered as a unique and original writer of 20th century. She was ranked tenth in the list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945" by The Times in 2008.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work examines the life and writings of Angela Carter, exploring her unique blend of feminism, postmodernism, magical realism, and surrealism. It seeks to analyze her contributions to British literature and understand her profound impact on contemporary fiction.
- Feminism and female agency in a patriarchal society
- Myth, folklore, and fairy tales as sources of inspiration and subversion
- The role of surrealism and magical realism in Carter's fictional world
- Themes of sexuality, power, and identity in Carter's work
- Carter's engagement with postmodernist techniques and literary experimentation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Angela Carter's early life, including her childhood, education, and early influences. It explores the formative experiences that shaped her artistic sensibilities and her commitment to feminist ideals. The second chapter delves into Carter's prolific career, examining her diverse body of work across various genres, including novels, short stories, children's books, non-fiction, and dramatic works. This chapter explores the unique themes and stylistic elements that define Carter's writing. The final chapter delves into the critical reception of Carter's work and her lasting legacy as a significant figure in British literature. It examines the impact of her writing on contemporary fiction and explores her enduring influence on feminist discourse.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this work include feminism, postmodernism, magical realism, surrealism, fairy tales, myth, folklore, female agency, sexuality, power, identity, literary experimentation, and British literature.
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- Dr Shamenaz Bano (Author), 2020, Myth, Surrealism and Folklore in the Writings of Angela Carter, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/954643
