Items related to Nights at the Circus
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction
From the master of the literary supernatural and author of The Bloody Chamber, her acclaimed novel about the exploits of a circus performer who is part-woman, part-swan
Sophi Fevvers—the toast of Europe's capitals, courted by the Prince of Wales, painted by Toulouse-Lautrec—is an aerialiste extraordinaire, star of Colonel Kearney's circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover Fevvers's true identity: Is she part swan or all fake? Dazzled by his love for Fevvers, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser joins the circus on its tour. The journey takes him—and the reader—on an intoxicating trip through turn-of-the-century London, St. Petersburg, and Siberia—a tour so magical that only Angela Carter could have created it.
From the master of the literary supernatural and author of The Bloody Chamber, her acclaimed novel about the exploits of a circus performer who is part-woman, part-swan
Sophi Fevvers—the toast of Europe's capitals, courted by the Prince of Wales, painted by Toulouse-Lautrec—is an aerialiste extraordinaire, star of Colonel Kearney's circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover Fevvers's true identity: Is she part swan or all fake? Dazzled by his love for Fevvers, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser joins the circus on its tour. The journey takes him—and the reader—on an intoxicating trip through turn-of-the-century London, St. Petersburg, and Siberia—a tour so magical that only Angela Carter could have created it.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover:
“A glorious piece of work… The narrative has a splendid ripe momentum, and each descriptive touch contributes a pang of vividness.” -- TLS
“Intensely amusing and also provocatively serious. This is a big, superlatively imagined novel.” -- Observer
About the Author:
“Intensely amusing and also provocatively serious. This is a big, superlatively imagined novel.” -- Observer
Angela Carter (1940–1992) wrote nine novels and numerous short stories, as well as nonfiction, radio plays, and the screenplay for Neil Jordan's 1984 movie The Company of Wolves, based on her story of the same name. She won numerous literary awards, traveled and taught widely in the United States, and lived in London.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPenguin Books
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0140077030
- ISBN 13 9780140077032
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages304
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 9.43
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Softcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 9.43
Convert currency
Seller Image
Nights at the Circus by Carter, Angela [Paperback ]
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 13.48
Convert currency
Seller Image
Nights at the Circus (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Penguin Books 3/4/1986
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Nights at the Circus 0.55. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 14.60
Convert currency
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus Format: Paperback
Published by
Penguin Random House
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 0140077030
Buy New
US$ 10.73
Convert currency
Seller Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 493517-n
Buy New
US$ 12.13
Convert currency
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Paperback
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 0140077030
Buy New
US$ 15.42
Convert currency
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # BKZN9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 15.68
Convert currency
Seller Image
Nights at the Circus (Paperback)
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sophi Fevvers—the toast of Europe's capitals, courted by the Prince of Wales, painted by Toulouse-Lautrec—is an "aerialiste extraordinaire," star of Colonel Kearney's circus. She is also part woman, part swan. Jack Walser, an American journalist, is on a quest to discover Fevvers's true identity: Is she part swan or all fake? Dazzled by his love for Fevvers, and desperate for the scoop of a lifetime, Walser joins the circus on its tour. The journey takes him—and the reader—on an intoxicating trip through turn-of-the-century London, St. Petersburg, and Siberia—a tour so magical that only Angela Carter could have created it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 17.25
Convert currency
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Softcover
Quantity: 18
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780140077032
Buy New
US$ 18.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Nights at the Circus
Published by
Penguin Books
(1986)
ISBN 10: 0140077030
ISBN 13: 9780140077032
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0140077030xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 18.26
Convert currency