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Angela Carter – Nights At The Circus – First Edition 1984

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Angela Carter – Nights At The Circus – First Edition 1984

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A first edition, first printing published by Chatto and Windus in 1984. A near fine book in a very good faded dust wrapper with a small nick to the head of the dust wrapper.
“Nights at the Circus” is a novel by British author Angela Carter, published in 1984. The story follows the remarkable life of Fevvers, a winged circus performer, in a fantastical and magical realist setting. The novel blends elements of post-Victorian London with surreal and mythical elements, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and feminism. It offers a rich narrative that combines elements of fantasy, social commentary, and allegory, with a cast of eccentric characters and striking imagery. The narrative is structured around Fevvers’ journey and self-discovery as she navigates the circus world and grapples with her own mysterious origins. Angela Carter’s “Nights at the Circus” is celebrated for its unique and imaginative storytelling, often regarded as a feminist masterpiece.

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A first edition, first printing published by Chatto and Windus in 1984. A near fine book in a very good faded dust wrapper with a small nick to the head of the dust wrapper.
“Nights at the Circus” is a novel by British author Angela Carter, published in 1984. The story follows the remarkable life of Fevvers, a winged circus performer, in a fantastical and magical realist setting. The novel blends elements of post-Victorian London with surreal and mythical elements, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and feminism. It offers a rich narrative that combines elements of fantasy, social commentary, and allegory, with a cast of eccentric characters and striking imagery. The narrative is structured around Fevvers’ journey and self-discovery as she navigates the circus world and grapples with her own mysterious origins. Angela Carter’s “Nights at the Circus” is celebrated for its unique and imaginative storytelling, often regarded as a feminist masterpiece.