MARGARET ATWOOD

(Margaret Atwood is a notable Canadian author, poet, and essayist recognized for her influential works spanning several decades. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1939, Atwood's upbringing in the wilderness of northern Ontario significantly shaped her environmental activism and literary voice. She gained international acclaim with her dystopian novel, *The Handmaid’s Tale* (1985), which explores themes of women's rights and authoritarianism, and has since been adapted for various media, including television. Throughout her career, Atwood has produced a diverse body of work that includes poetry, fiction, and critical essays, establishing her as a vital voice in Canadian literature and feminist discourse.)