The Bloody Chamber (collection)

"The Bloody Chamber" is a collection of dark, feminist fairy tale-inspired stories by Angela Carter. Each story reimagines traditional tales with a modern, often gritty perspective, exploring themes of sexuality, power, and desire. Carter blends gothic horror with literary richness, challenging classical notions of innocence and evil. The collection's stories are known for their vivid imagery, complex characters, and subversion of gender roles, making them both thought-provoking and engaging for adult readers interested in myth, psychology, and social critique.