Margaret Atwood
Known For
Writing
Born
1939-11-18 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Most Known For
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
The View
as Self - Guest
The Handmaid's Tale
as Aunt
Tout le monde en parle
as Self
imagine…
as Self
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Trailblazer Honors
as Self - Honoree (archive footage)
Wandering Wenda
BookTube
as Self
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
as Self - Writer
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
as Self
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
as Self - Writer
Awaiting Atwood
as Margaret Atwood
Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
as Self
Yesno
as (voice)
Angela Carter: Of Wolves & Women
as Herself - Contributor
Reading Alistair MacLeod
as Self
Margaret Atwood: You Have Been Warned
as Self
Paris Stories: The Writing of Mavis Gallant
as Herself
