Atwood, Margaret (Eleanor)
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born Nov. 18, 1939, Ottawa, Ont., Can.
Canadian poet, novelist, and critic.
Atwood attended the University of Toronto and Harvard University. In the poetry collection The Circle Game (1964; Governor General's Award), she celebrates the natural world and condemns materialism. Her novels, several of which have become best-sellers, include Lady Oracle (1976), Bodily Harm (1981), The Handmaid's Tale (1985; Governor General's Award), The Robber Bride (1993), Alias Grace (1996), and The Blind Assassin (2000). She is noted for her feminism and Canadian nationalism.
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Atwood,Margaret Eleanor — At·wood (ătʹwo͝od ), Margaret Eleanor. Born 1939. Canadian writer of novels, poetry, and children s books known especially for her feminist novels, including The Edible Woman (1969) and The Handmaid s Tale (1985). * * * … Universalium
Atwood, Margaret (Eleanor) — (n. 18 nov. 1939, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadá). Poetisa, novelista y crítica canadiense. Atwood estudió en las universidades de Toronto y Harvard. En el poemario The Circle Game [El juego circular] (1964; Premio del Gobernador General de Canadá),… … Enciclopedia Universal
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Eleanor — /el euh neuhr, nawr /, n. a female given name, form of Helen. Also, Eleanora /el ee euh nawr euh, nohr euh/. * * * (as used in expressions) Atwood Margaret Eleanor Burbidge Eleanor Margaret Eleanor Margaret Peachey Eleanor of Aquitaine Eleanor of … Universalium
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