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Negotiating With The Dead: A Writer On Writing (The Empson Lectures)
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What Is The Role Of The Writer? Prophet? High Priest Of Art? Court Jester? Or Witness To The Real World? Looking Back On Her Own Childhood And Writing Career, Margaret Atwood Examines The Metaphors Which Writers Of Fiction And Poetry Have Used To Explainor Excuse!Their Activities, Looking At What Costumes They Have Assumed, What Roles They Have Chosen To Play. In Her Final Chapter She Takes Up The Challenge Of The Title: If A Writer Is To Be Seen As Gifted, Who Is Doing The Giving And What Are The Terms Of The Gift? Atwood'S Wide Reference To Other Writers, Living And Dead, Is Balanced By Anecdotes From Her Own Experiences, Both In Canada And Elsewhere. The Lightness Of Her Touch Is Offset By A Seriousness About The Purpose And The Pleasures Of Writing, And By A Deep Familiarity With The Myths And Traditions Of Western Literature. Margaret Atwood Was Born In 1939 In Ottawa And Grew Up In Northern Quebec, Ontario, And Toronto. She Received Her Undergraduate Degree From Victoria College At The University Of Toronto And Her Master'S Degree From Radcliffe College. Throughout Her Thirty Years Of Writing, Atwood Has Received Numerous Awards And Honorary Degrees. Hew Newest Novel, The Blind Assassin, Won The 2000 Booker Prize For Fiction. She Is The Author Of More Than Twentyfive Volumes Of Poetry, Fiction, And Nonfiction And Is Perhaps Best Known For Her Novels, Which Include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat'S Eye (1988), The Handmaid'S Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) And The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed For Her Talent For Portraying Both Personal Lives And Worldly Problems Of Universal Concern, Atwood'S Work Has Been Published In More Than Thirtyfive Languages, Including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, And Estonian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Negotiating with the Dead'? A: The main theme of 'Negotiating with the Dead' revolves around the role of the writer, exploring various metaphors and roles writers assume throughout their careers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Negotiating with the Dead' is Margaret Atwood, a renowned Canadian author known for her extensive work in poetry, fiction, and essays.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 7, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'Negotiating with the Dead' suitable as a gift? A: Yes, it is suitable as a gift, as it is hardbound in fine condition with a fine dust jacket and shows no signs of previous use.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What literary styles does Atwood explore in this book? A: Atwood examines various literary styles and the roles of writers, drawing on her experiences and references to other writers in her analyses.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'Negotiating with the Dead' is a standalone work and is not part of a series.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, suitable for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: What are some notable works by Margaret Atwood? A: Some of Margaret Atwood's notable works include 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Alias Grace', and 'The Blind Assassin', which won the Booker Prize.