Shaking A Leg
Collected Journalism and Writings
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:7th Nov '13
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection showcases Angela Carter's unique insights and humor across various topics, making Shaking a Leg a captivating read for anyone interested in modern thought.
With a new introduction by Rachel Cooke, Shaking a Leg offers readers a delightful experience akin to conversing with a remarkably insightful and humorous friend. This collection showcases Angela Carter's sharp wit and broad range of interests, covering topics from food and feminism to science fiction and beyond. Her unpredictable yet engaging thoughts invite readers to explore the complexities of modern life with a refreshing perspective.
Shaking a Leg is not just a compilation of journalism; it is a vibrant tapestry of cultural commentary that reflects Carter's keen observations and unique voice. Readers will find themselves captivated by her ability to illuminate even the most mundane subjects with her brilliant prose. Each piece is infused with her exuberance and intellect, making the reading experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Carter’s work is forthright and often humorous, providing a lens through which to view the latter half of the twentieth century. The collection is a testament to her talent for weaving together diverse themes and ideas, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of modern thought. With her sparkling wit and cultural astuteness, Shaking a Leg serves as an invaluable companion for those seeking to navigate the intricacies of contemporary discourse.
Shaking a Leg reveals a stunning range of interests that marks her out not just as one of our greatest novelists and short story writers but as one of our best literary and cultural critics... If you would like better to understand the workings of the second half of our century, then this is the book -- Ali Smith * Scotsman *
Reading Shaking a Leg is like sitting down with a friend who is clever, funny, outrageous, compassionate, anecdotal and sociologically aware; someone with a great memory and a quirky, associative train of thought; someone who can make you laugh and say "yes" out loud before you turn the page to devour her next paragraph, whether it be about Hollywood or Venice, her dotty parents or her favourite writers. Carter is endlessly entertaining, endearing and down-to-earth in this admirably comprehensive collection * Irish Times *
It is her journalism, collected in the 1997 volume 'Shaking a Leg', to which I find myself returning again and again, struck freshly by its forthrightness, its imagination, its unpredictability - and by the sheer range of subjects on which she was fluent -- Susannah Clapp * Guardian *
The range of her interests is quite dazzling. She is the voice of an entire generation * Washington Post *
Shocking, willful, extravagant - every cut and quip at the same time reveals a striking intellectual acuity * New York Times *
ISBN: 9780099583073
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 35mm
Weight: 543g
800 pages