In what ways is Angela Carter a political writer? Discuss in relation to 'The Magic Toyshop'.

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In what ways is Angela Cater a political writer? Discuss in relation to The Magic Toyshop. Angela Carter has often been identified as a feminist writer. Easton observes that, 'Carter identified herself as a feminist and most of her writings explore the subject of gender, usually in difficult and daring ways' . Carter herself stated that, 'all art is political and so is mine' . Given that politics refers to any situation involving power and government, The …

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…evoked in this novel, the reader is left with a strong sense that the human spirit can survive. BIBLIOGRAPHY Carter, A. The Magic Toyshop. (London: Virago, 2003) Day, A. Angela Carter The Rational Glass. (Manchester: Manchester University <Tab/>Press, 1998) Easton, A. (Ed) Angela Carter Contemporary Critical Essays. (London: Macmillan <Tab/>Press Ltd, 2000) Peach, L. Angela Carter. (Basingstoke: Macmillan Press Ltd., 1988) Sage, L. Angela Carter. (Plymouth: Northcote House Publishers, 1994)