Margaret Atwood

Canadian author, 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Margaret Atwood - Canadian author, 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Born

November 18th, 1939
85 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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An author and poet, contributed extensively to literature with a focus on themes such as feminism, dystopia, and environmentalism. Published several acclaimed novels, including 'The Handmaid's Tale', which gained significant attention through its adaptation into a television series. Other notable works include 'Oryx and Crake' and 'The Blind Assassin', which won the Booker Prize. Atwood also engaged in literary criticism and political activism, addressing issues such as climate change and women's rights.

Wrote 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Won the Booker Prize for 'The Blind Assassin'

Published 'Oryx and Crake'

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