American Ghosts & Old World Wonders

Shortly before her death Angela Carter was preparing this volume of short stories, one which does full justice to the glory of her imagination and the range of her talent. It is divided into distinct parts. The first comprises a group of stories inspired by America: Lizzie Borden visits a circus; a John Ford Western is spiced with the story of ''TIS PITY SHE''S A WHORE'' and there is a wonderful G...