Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood

United Kingdom United KingdomauthorFemaleb. 19398.7Global Dominance: 0.01%

Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian author, best known for her influential works of fiction including 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and 'Oryx and Crake'. Born in 1939, she has published over 50 books, spanning novels, poetry, and essays, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including two Booker Prizes. Atwood's writing often explores themes of gender, identity, and environmentalism, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary literature. Her upcoming memoir, 'Book of Lives', promises to delve into her unique upbringing and the significant experiences that have shaped her literary career.

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The number of women boosted to four by the controversial joint win between Bernardine Evaristo and Margaret Atwood in 2019.

The Guardian view on the 2026 Booker shortlist: what it takes to be a man | Editorial
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-27
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Margaret Atwood has long been a hero to book lovers and recently donated $1-million to establish a research chair in bird science.

Margaret Atwood donates $1-million to establish research chair for bird science
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-25
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Margaret Atwood has donated C$1m to celebrate her late partner’s love of birds.

‘Birdwatching is close to rapture’: Margaret Atwood on why she has given C$1m to avian research | Margaret Atwood
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-25
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The book is being compared to Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'.

Gigantisk bestseller udkommer nu på dansk
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-09-25
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Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale saw a resurgence in popularity coinciding with its television adaptation.

The latest trend in reading? Classic novels
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-08
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Margaret Atwood is mentioned as one of the authors who have worked on adaptations of ancient stories.

Ανδρας, μούσια, πολύτροπος | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-08-07
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Margaret Atwood is an author whose book covers have been illustrated by Avinoam Bar.

"הבינה המלאכותית היא גניבת זכויות היוצרים הגדולה ביותר שנעשתה אי פעם"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-06
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Margaret Atwood's novel explores the rise of a patriarchal dictatorship triggered by environmental and nuclear destruction.

Why storytellers keep reminding us that either Hiroshima or fascism is never too far away |
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-08-06
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Stephanie Lake quotes Margaret Atwood, emphasizing the importance of practice in creative fields.

Stephanie Lake wishes she hadn’t been so obedient
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-20
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Margaret Atwood admits in her memoir that her first poem was 'a bad one.'

Opening a forgotten chest, I unearthed my early writing – and faced the shallow ego of my youth
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-18
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Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad is mentioned as a continuation of the journey with the Odyssey.

A voyage of discovery: an idiot’s guide to reading The Odyssey | Books
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-16
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The book is compared to Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale'.

Filmrettighederne blev solgt, inden bogen udkom. Det forstår man
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-07-15
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You could add to Mendelsohn’s list a multitude of other works, including Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad.

‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros | Culture
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-12
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The initial author chosen was Margaret Atwood, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale and a Canadian novelist.

Future Library: A 100-Year Literary Project in Norway | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-10
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Margaret Atwood is the author of the novel on which The Handmaid's Tale is based.

seis series para reflexionar sobre el futuro
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-07
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Margaret Atwood is referenced for her novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' in the context of discussing power dynamics.

Trump e Meloni, lo psichiatra: «Questo post mette in ridicolo il presidente Usa. Il silenzio di Meloni è una forma di superiorità»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-06
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Margaret Atwood lamented the death of Mordecai Richler, calling him Canada’s 'grumpy, scathing Diogenes.'

A quarter-century after his death, how is Mordecai Richler’s work remembered?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-05
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The article references Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' to illustrate how horror does not appear suddenly but through gradual changes.

La Corte Suprema y el autoritarismo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-30
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Her book 'The Handmaid's Tale' is included in the library, which examines issues of control and freedom.

Dua Lipa na Portugalskem odprla knjižnico prepovedanih knjig
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-29
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Margaret Atwood is known for her novel 'El cuento de la criada'.

¿Cuáles son las 100 mejores novelas de todos los tiempos?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-28
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Margaret Atwood, a renowned dystopian writer, is giving an interview from her hometown of Toronto, Canada.

Dystopiasta tunnettu Margaret Atwood, 86, kirjoitti hyväntuuliset muistelmat
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-06-28
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Margaret Atwood is referenced in relation to her dystopian novel 'Handmaid’s Tale', which parallels themes in 'Yesteryear'.

«Yesteryear» von Caro Claire Burke
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-27
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Margaret Atwood's poetry book inspired the song 'Spinning Wheel' by David Clayton-Thomas.

Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas had a rocky road to stardom: ‘Music saved me’
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-26
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Margaret Atwood has made a home away from home on Pelee Island for nearly 40 years and has significantly contributed to its bird conservation efforts.

How Margaret Atwood and her family helped turn Pelee Island into a migratory bird research hub
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-19
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Margaret Atwood is Canada’s most celebrated author, known for her exploration of science and storytelling in her works.

How science has influenced the life, world view and work of Margaret Atwood
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-21
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