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Margaret Atwood: Queen of CanLit
Poet, novelist, storywriter and essayist — the Ottawa native is a Canadian literary giant. Margaret Atwood first raised eyebrows as a young poet in the 1960s. Since then, one of Canada's most written about writers has struggled to keep her personal life private. Over her prolific career, Atwood has earned a reputation for being brilliant but aloof. But her caustic tongue and wicked sense of humour only fuel Atwood's stature as an internationally acclaimed writer.		Educational activities about Margaret Atwood: Queen of CanLit

	A precocious and creative child		Up and coming poet		Atwood as Canadian literary critic
	Atwood talks about dabbling in puppetry, opera and her first TV appearance. (Radio; runs 17:21)		Atwood splashes onto the literary stage with her critically acclaimed poetry. (TV; runs 2:47)		Survival is hailed as a monumental achievement in Canadian literature. (TV; runs 11:17)

	The cult of Margaret Atwood		Atwood brandishes her caustic tongue		Closet cartoonist
	The critically acclaimed novelist talks about her third and latest novel. (Radio; runs 16:15)		The writer lives up to her reputation as being difficult. (TV; runs 19:36)		The writer behind Bart Gerrard and Kanadian Kulture Komics. (TV; runs 14:32)

	A book for all ages		PEN and politics		Poised for international stardom
	Atwood makes her debut as children's author and illustrator. (Radio; runs 6:10)		Canada's leading writer on the importance of free speech. (TV; runs 4:46)		Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale is hailed as a literary breakthrough. (TV; runs 5:30)

	Bona fide member of the literary elite
	The Booker Prize winning author cracks jokes and recalls her first book reading. (TV; runs 14:47)

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