Margaret Atwood
CanadaauthorFemaleb. 19399.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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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 hubCanada· 2026-06-19
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 AtwoodCanada· 2026-02-21
Margaret Atwood, sainted author of The Handmaid’s Tale, highlights the fear men have of being laughed at by women.
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Margaret Atwood is mentioned as one of Sofia Isella's references.
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Spain· 2026-01-24
Margaret Atwood described Hal Wake as a crucial figure in Canadian books for many years.
Former Vancouver Writers Fest head Hal Wake was ‘a crucial figure in Canadian books’Canada· 2026-01-16
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a prophetic read about mass surveillance.
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Montenegro· 2026-01-14
I allowed myself the space to think, make notes, write paragraphs, draw and colour, while listening to masterclasses on my phone from David Sedaris and Margaret Atwood.
A very grand room and a piece of furniture I’m now bereft to have to live without – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-26
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author known for her influential work 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
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Portugal· 2025-12-18
Margaret Atwood has written her memoirs, emphasizing that they should not be confused with an autobiography.
Margaret Atwoods "Book of Lives": Memoiren eines Literatursuperstars - Kultur
Germany· 2025-12-06Margaret Atwood is one of the prominent cultural figures who signed an open letter urging the release of Marwan Barghouti.
Over 200 cultural heavyweights call for release of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-12-03
Margaret Atwood is one of the prominent cultural figures calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti.
More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader | Palestine
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Margaret Atwood has been regarded as 'a combination of figurehead, prophet and saint' after the success of The Handmaid’s Tale.
‘If I was American, I’d be worried about my country’: Margaret Atwood answers questions from Ai Weiwei, Rebecca Solnit and more | Margaret AtwoodUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-29
Margaret Atwood praised Mona Awad's second novel Bunny, describing it as genius and a form of gothic satire.
»Zajčja« saga Mone Awad: ljubkost, ustvarjanje in kri
Slovenia· 2025-11-25
Margaret Atwood is a renowned author mentioned in relation to the creative potential of writing inspired by television.
Giller winner Souvankham Thammavongsa on baseball, her late brother and showing up to writeCanada· 2025-11-20
Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian author known for her influential works, including The Handmaid's Tale.
Margaret Atwood : « Les romanciers n’en savent pas plus que les autres sur la nature humaine. Souvent, ils en savent même moins »
France· 2025-11-18
Margaret Atwood discusses her memoir and the concept of holding grudges in a recent interview.
If holding a grudge is wrong, why does it feel so right? Just ask Margaret Atwood | Rhiannon Lucy CosslettUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Margaret Atwood signed an open letter in support of Steven Galloway and has maintained a keen interest in the case.
A decade ago, writer Steven Galloway’s cancellation tore CanLit apart. The effects linger to this dayCanada· 2025-11-15
Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' is referenced in protests against Donald Trump.
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Luxembourg· 2025-11-12
Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' has become a symbol of resistance against restrictions on women's rights.
Bilder des Tages: Der erste Geburtstag als Luxemburgs StaatsoberhauptLuxembourg· 2025-11-12
Past winners of the Booker Prize include Margaret Atwood.
David Szalay's Flesh wins 2025 fiction awardUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Margaret Atwood is a previous recipient of the prize.
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Denmark· 2025-11-10
Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' is referenced in protests against Donald Trump.
Bilder des Tages: Zuflucht im Schatten der rotbraunen MauerLuxembourg· 2025-11-10Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel 'The Handmaid's Tale' is referenced as a symbol for resistance.
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Margaret Atwood reveals her hidden side in her literary memoir, which is more of an autobiography reflecting on her life and work.
Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood review – the great novelist reveals her hidden side | Margaret AtwoodUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Margaret Atwood is the author of the memoir Book of Lives, which reflects on her journey to becoming a poet.
Read an exclusive excerpt from Margaret Atwood’s new memoir, Book of LivesCanada· 2025-11-01
Margaret Atwood is a prominent figure in Canadian literature and is releasing her memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
Margaret Atwood's Toronto: A literary tour of her home cityCanada· 2025-11-01Bernie McGill found Margaret Atwood among other women who wrote cracking good stories in voices that were distinctive and engaging.
‘I got through an English degree at Queen’s without encountering a single Irish female writer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian writer known for her significant contributions to literature and her reflections on feminism.
Margaret Atwood: “A las mujeres mayores solo nos permiten ser dos cosas: sabias ancianas o viejas brujas malvadas” | CulturaSpain· 2025-11-01
Margaret Atwood is mentioned as a fellow pioneer in feminist-ecological science fiction.
« Searoad », d’Ursula K. Le Guin : les vitamines du malheurFrance· 2025-10-19
Margaret Atwood is one of the cornerstones of Canadian literature whose early works were published by House of Anansi Press.
Fifty years ago, national pride supercharged anglo-Canadian publishing. Could it happen again?Canada· 2025-10-17
