Margaret Atwood

Biography

Born in Ottawa and raised in Toronto, Margaret Atwood graduated from the University of Toronto’s Victoria College in 1961 and pursued a master's at Harvard in 1963. Her teaching stint at the University of British Columbia marked her start, but it was her poetry collection, "The Circle Game," in 1964 that brought her initial literary acclaim. Her debut novel, "The Edible Woman" (1969), resonated with early feminist movements, followed by "Surfacing" in 1972, a Canadian literature mainstay. The '70s saw her prolific output: six poetry volumes, three short-story collections, and bestsellers like "Lady Oracle," "Life Before Man," and "Bodily Harm." In 1985, "The Handmaid's Tale" propelled her to global fame, showcasing her futuristic, dystopian storytelling. Subsequent novels like "Cat's Eye," "The Robber Bride," and "Alias Grace" solidified her international acclaim. Her impact extends beyond literature; as the first novelist and poet on Canada’s Walk of Fame, Atwood embodies Canadian humility, stating, "We don’t put up with people who get too high and mighty." Her work continues to resonate, cementing her status as a treasured Canadian storyteller.

Known For

The Handmaid's Tale

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

The View

as Self

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin

as Self - Writer

Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power

as Self - Writer

Tout le monde en parle

as Self

Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night

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imagine…

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Al Purdy Was Here

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

as Self