Angela Carter’s novel, The Magic Toyshop (1967) is an extremely rich literary work as far as gender issues and social problems are concerned, not to mention the delicately detailed depiction of the various art forms that dissolve into the narrative on various levels. This unusual mixture of imaginative creation and historical accuracy results in a unique narrative, which is concerned with the identity formation of a young girl in the post-war period of Britain, where late Victorian values and changing gender roles of the 20th century merge. Having a creative pursuit is an essential part of identity formation in Angela Carter’s novel, which means that all of her characters practice a method of art but, at the same time, the selected method defines and unveils them, too.