This collection examines the intricate relationship between Angela Carter's literary works and the enduring tradition of fairy tales. The book delves into how Carter reworks, subverts, and reimagines classic fairy tale structures and motifs, often through a feminist and post-modern lens. It explores her engagement with themes of power, gender, sexuality, and the uncanny, analyzing how she uses the familiar framework of fairy tales to critique societal norms and explore the darker aspects of human experience. The essays collectively map the critical landscape surrounding Carter's unique contribution to both contemporary literature and fairy tale studies.

This collection is recognized for its scholarly rigor in dissecting Angela Carter's complex relationship with fairy tales. The essays provide nuanced interpretations of how Carter both utilizes and transforms traditional narratives to explore contemporary issues of gender, power, and identity. It is considered a valuable resource for academics and students interested in Carter's oeuvre, feminist literary criticism, and the evolution of the fairy tale genre. The collection offers a comprehensive overview of critical perspectives on Carter's distinctive literary voice.