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'Atwood is one of the most inventive, enthralling and accomplished authors writing in English' Sunday Times 'These are fine, original takes on ancient stories ... How knowing she is; how quick. How easily she mocks herself, and us. She is our medicine' Independent 'Margaret Atwood's short stories are a breath of fresh air ... These are haunting, enigmatic tales that punch above their ethereal weight' Tatler 'Fresh and funny, and distinctively, dryly disconcerting ... Her wit is quicksilver, simultaneously succinct and elusive ... these nicely turned fragments engage the imagination, and tease the mind' Telegraph
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Format:Hardcover
The Tent is a funny and thought provoking collection of stories and mini essays in which Atwood explores the contemporary world. The stories are often autobiographical or inspired by myths, or Atwood's own experiences and are very true to life and also extremely amusing. Atwood's distinctive style and voice is obvious throughout the collection, as it is in her novels, but these stories and musings seem much more personal then in previous writings.
I was lucky enough to see Atwood read from the collection at the Guardian Hay Festival last year and she read one of the best from the book 'Our Cat Enters Heaven' in which the after life of the family pet is imagined! Only Atwood could make this so unique and funny. Other favourites include, 'Clothing Dreams' and 'Chicken Little Goes too far' A must read for any fans of her writing... highly recommended!
I was lucky enough to see Atwood read from the collection at the Guardian Hay Festival last year and she read one of the best from the book 'Our Cat Enters Heaven' in which the after life of the family pet is imagined! Only Atwood could make this so unique and funny. Other favourites include, 'Clothing Dreams' and 'Chicken Little Goes too far' A must read for any fans of her writing... highly recommended!
Format:Paperback
I picked a copy of this up in a charity shop because I love her writing. I found these short pieces, reflections on life but mainly approached through symbolism, stunning and at times incredibly moving. The illustrations , done by a family member I think, are wonderful. Bought this copy from Amazon for a friend, to spread the words....
Format:Paperback
Like a previous reviewer, this was my fiest experience of Margaret Atwood's work. A collection may not always be the best way to introduce yourself to a writer's work, especially someone as prolific as she is. I, too, found the fluctuating style of the essays (for want of a better term)a little disorientating but, when I decided to slow down and allow myself to adapt to the change in mood, I thought most of the pieces were excellent. A few of them made me think of Carol Ann Duffy's re-writing of certain myths in her collection, The World's Wife, which is a good recommendation. Some bits sailed by without really capturing my attention, even on the luxury of a second reading, but the majority of pieces are engaging, witty and thought-provoking.
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Incredible! This fascinating collection of stories, poems, and shorts is as intriguing as the many different voices Atwood uses to portray the pieces. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
Great snippets.
Incredible! This fascinating collection of stories, poems, and shorts is as intriguing as the many different voices Atwood uses to portray the pieces. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
Interesting
I like the fictional essays, and this was my firt time to read for Atwood, as intorduced by a friend, but I wasn't impressed. Read more
Published on 30 May 2007 by Sam
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