According to Angela Carter, she started working on "Wise Children" after she had come to know that she had cancer. It was really very difficult for her because she would be leaving a small son and a husband behind her.

Some of the lines in the novel very eloquently reflect the author's emotions, such as "What a joy it is to dance and sing!"

"Wise Children" was highly appreciated both by critics and readers. Most of the reviews were highly positive.

Literature Companion: Wise Children
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Summary
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis