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Angela Carter's Night at the Circus: An engaged feminism via subversive postmodern strategies.

Authors :
Michael, Magali Cornier
Source :
Contemporary Literature. Fall94, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p492. 30p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Analyzes the feminist theories espoused by Angela Carter in her novel `Nights at the Circus.' Description of the central character; Postmodern elements emphasized in the novel; Difference of Carter's novel with other feminist writings; Discussion on the objectification of women and its purpose; Concept of Marxist feminism in the novel; Social analysis of prostitution.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FEMINIST literature
*CRITICISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00107484
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Contemporary Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9411183723
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1208693