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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Wise Children

by Angela Carter
Aggregate Editorial Score47/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1991237 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1991, Wise Children established Angela Carter as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Dora Chance, the illegitimate daughter of a great Shakespearean actor, tells the story of her life in showbiz through a raucous, bawdy celebration of femininity, performance, and the comedy of the body. Carter's final novel is her most joyful. Themes of performance, feminism, Shakespeare run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1991.

Book Details

AuthorAngela Carter
Published1991
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages237
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780374527686
Editorial Score47/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199111
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About the Author
Angela Carter
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wise Children about?

Dora Chance, the illegitimate daughter of a great Shakespearean actor, tells the story of her life in showbiz through a raucous, bawdy celebration of femininity, performance, and the comedy of the body. Carter's final novel is her most joyful.

Who wrote Wise Children?

Wise Children was written by Angela Carter, from United Kingdom. First published in 1991.

What awards has Wise Children won?

Wise Children has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1991.

Is Wise Children worth reading?

Wise Children is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in performance, feminism, Shakespeare.

Where can I buy Wise Children?

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What category is Wise Children?

Wise Children is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Wise Children from?

Wise Children originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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