The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter
After the sudden death of her parents, a young girl is sent to live with her tyrannical uncle who runs a toyshop. In this strange new world, she finds herself in a house filled with life-sized toys, a mute aunt, and her eccentric cousins. As she navigates through this bizarre and sometimes terrifying environment, she begins to experience the complexities of adult relationships and sexuality, eventually leading to a climactic confrontation with her oppressive uncle.
The 3337th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1967
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200
- Words
- 63,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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