The object is very clear in the fight against racism; you have reasons why you're opposed to it. But when you're writing a novel, you don't want the reader to come out of it voting yes or no to some question. Life is more complicated than that. Margaret Atwood clearcomplicatefight share on social
Foreignness is all around. Only in the heart of the heart of the country, namely the heart of the United States, can you avoid such a thing. In the center of an empire, you can think of your experience as universal. Outside the empire or on the fringes of the empire, you cannot. Margaret Atwood avoidcentercountry share on social
You hear doom and gloom about the Internet ruining young people's command of English - that's nonsense. Margaret Atwood commanddoomenglish Change image and share on social
Our generation in the west was lucky: we had readymade gateways. We had books, paper, teachers, schools and libraries. But many in the world lack these luxuries. How do you practice without such tryout venues? Margaret Atwood bookgatewaygeneration share on social
If the national mental illness of the United States is megalomania, that of Canada is paranoid schizophrenia. Margaret Atwood canadaillnessmegalomania Change image and share on social
Victorian literature was my subject at Harvard. Margaret Atwood harvardliteraturesubject Change image and share on social
There is good and mediocre writing within every genre. Margaret Atwood genregoodmediocre Change image and share on social
Every aspect of human technology has a dark side, including the bow and arrow. Margaret Atwood arrowaspectbow Change image and share on social
The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love. Margaret Atwood eskimofiftyimportant Change image and share on social