Books matching: larger than life storytelling
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Save:Angela Carter's book, 'Nights at the Circus', takes readers on a whimsical journey from London to St. Petersburg and into Siberia, set in the year 1899. The story revolves around Fevvers, an aerialiste with seemingly magical wings, whose mystery captivates journalist Jack Walser. As the circus travels to Russia, Carter's characters, described as strange and verging on the insane, unfold their stories in a theatrical, magical, and compelling manner. The narrative weaves between showmanship and reality, blurring the lines with elements of magical realism, dreamlike sequences, and surreal events.
The novel is praised for Angela Carter's smooth and lyrical writing style, creating a world where the impossible seems almost probable. The book challenges traditional aspects of fairytales, gender roles, and sexuality, offering a rich and layered narrative that is both grand and excessive, debauched and lavish. Despite some opinions on the uneven pacing and meandering plot, the book is commended for its unique storytelling, larger-than-life characters, and masterful deployment of language, making it a textual burlesque and a delightful read.
"Lor' love you, sir!" Fevvers sang out in a voice that clanged like dustbin lids. "As to my place of birth, why, I first saw light of day right here in smoky old London, didn't I! Not billed the 'Cock...
