Description: The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood 1986 First Edition/First Printing w DJ The Handmaid's Tale Written by Margaret Atwood Published by: Houghton Mifflin Company Printed in: 1986 ----- Features ----- · Original boards · Silver Lettering to the Spine · Comes with its Rare Original Dustjacket! Condition The book is in good condition. The lettering to the spine is bright and unrubbed. There is a scrape to the bottom of the spine. The pages are clean and free of any foxing. There are no signatures, bookplates, or markings of any kind. This book is a First Edition / First Printing printed by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1986. The book comes with its rare original dustjacket. The Jacket is in good condition with some light rubbing and light wear to its edges. A rare copy of Atwood's classic work. Synopsis The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985. It is set in a near-future New England, in a totalitarian state, known as Gilead, that has overthrown the United States government. The Handmaid's Tale explores themes of subjugated women in a patriarchal society and the various means by which these women resist and attempt to gain individuality and independence. The novel's title echoes the component parts of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, which is a series of connected stories. The Handmaid's Tale is structured into two parts, by night and by other various events. The novel can be interpreted as a double narrative: central protagonist Offred's personal struggle and the handmaids' shared plight. The night sections are solely about Offred, and the other sections (shopping, waiting room, household, etc.) are the stories that describe the possible life of every handmaid, though from the perspective of Offred. In many of these sections, Offred jumps between past and present as she retells the events leading up to the fall of women's rights and the current details of the life that she now lives. ---------- About the Author---------- Margaret Eleanor Atwood (born 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist and inventor. Since 1961, she has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books of non-fiction, nine collections of short fiction, eight children's books, and two graphic novels, as well as a number of small press editions of both poetry and fiction. Atwood has won numerous awards and honors for her writing, including the Booker Prize (twice), Arthur C. Clarke Award, Governor General's Award, Franz Kafka Prize, Princess of Asturias Awards, and the National Book Critics and PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Awards. A number of her works have been adapted for film and television, increasing her exposure. Atwood's works encompass a variety of themes including gender and identity, religion and myth, the power of language, climate change, and "power politics". Many of her poems are inspired by myths and fairy tales which interested her from a very early age. Atwood is a founder of the Griffin Poetry Prize and Writers' Trust of Canada. She is also a Senior Fellow of Massey College, Toronto. ---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you recieve your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a rare copy of Atwood's classic work. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers.
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