Margaret Atwood
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.
Born on Nov 18, 1939 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 7 | 8.00 | 0.55% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 252,566 | $1,700,000 | 11,297$ |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 8.00 | 0.26% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 211,684 | $2,700,000 | 8,419$ |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 7.50 | 0.23% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 15,667 | $69,000 | 156$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,141 | $700,000 | 578$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,564 | $350,000 | 276$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 171,453 | $1,200,000 | 1,596$ |
| Totals | 18 | 256,219,271 | 663,075 | $6,719,000 | 22,322$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Margaret Atwood's work, The Handmaid’s Tale, is referenced in relation to closed societies.
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Canada:
Margaret Atwood responded to the Alberta book ban with a satirical short story.
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United Kingdom:
Margaret Atwood is noted for including a recipe in her Canlit Foodbook.
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United Kingdom:
Margaret Atwood praised Awad's work, calling Bunny 'genius' and named her 'literary heir apparent'.
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Switzerland:
Margaret Atwood is responding to a book ban in Alberta with a sarcastic short story.
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Canada:
The list sparked outcry from many, including Atwood, who wrote on social media that people should buy copies of The Handmaid’s Tale before 'they have public book burnings of it.'
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Canada:
Margaret Atwood is an author who expressed outrage over the banning of her books by the Edmonton Public School Board.
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Denmark:
Margaret Atwood is responding with satire to the book ban imposed by Alberta schools in Canada.
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United Kingdom:
Atwood, whose book was turned into a critically acclaimed television series, mocked the ban on social media.
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Canada:
Margaret Atwood reacted with several quips on social media regarding the Alberta book ban.
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