Author
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, pépiniériste and inventor, born on 18 November 1939 in Ottawa. Best-known works include The Handmaid's Tale, Cat's Eye, Alias Grace and The Blind Assassin. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, Companion of the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Margaret Atwood, mostly dystopian and science fiction, published by McClelland & Stewart, first published in 1985.
Born 18 November 1939, OttawaFrom Canada
Books reviewed1
Our average4.5★from 1 rated
Our review
The Handmaid’s Tale1985 · ★ 4.5
Awards & honours
43 recordedBooker Prize2000, 2019Arthur C. Clarke Award1987Los Angeles Times Book Prize1986, 2012Governor General's Award for English-language fiction1985
Literary prizes
Booker Prize 2000, 2019Los Angeles Times Book Prize 1986, 2012Governor General's Award for English-language fiction 1985Lorne Pierce Medal 2018Carl Sandburg Literary Award 2018Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association 2017Franz Kafka Prize 2017St. Louis Literary Award 2017Raymond Chandler Award 2017Golden Wreath 2016Tähtivaeltaja Award 2016PEN Pinter Prize 2016Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award 2016Dan David Prize 2010
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Nelly Sachs Prize 2009Giller Prize 1996, 2009Princess of Asturias Literary Prize 2008Hammett Prize 2001Canada's Walk of Fame 2001Helmerich Award 1999Mondello Prize 1997Harvard Centennial Medal 1990Humanist of the Year 1987Molson Prize 1981Toronto Book Awards 1977Governor General's Award for English-language poetry or drama 1966Crime Writers of Canada Awards of ExcellenceGenre awards
Arthur C. Clarke Award 1987Aurora Award for Best Graphic Novel 2017
Honours & fellowships
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 2021Companion of Honour 2019VH1 Trailblazer Honors 2019Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature 2010Honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University 2005Honorary doctor of Harvard University 2004Order of Ontario 1990Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1988Guggenheim Fellowship 1981Companion of the Order of Canada 1981Fellow of the Royal Society of CanadaHonorary doctor of the University of OttawaHonorary doctorate of Concordia UniversityHonorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Margaret Atwood's books in?
The Handmaid's Tale: The Handmaid’s Tale.
How many Margaret Atwood books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 1 book by Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid’s Tale.