Author: Angela Carter
Title: The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
Description: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd. 1979 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent first edition of Angela Carter's collection of ten short stories based on traditional folk tales, including 'The Bloody Chamber&apos. The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. An excellent example of Angela Carter's most celebrated work. A collection of ten short stories, including the more lengthy, titular tale of 'The Bloody Chamber&apos. This intriguing story is based on the legend of Bluebeard, told from the point of view of a beautiful young woman who marries an older, wealthy French Marquis. All tales included in this collection are based on different fairy or folk tales, including Beauty and the Beast, Puss in Boots and Little Red Riding Hood. Written by English author, Angela Carter, known for her works surrounding magic realism, such as this. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with a light mark to the verso. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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