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Pristine & perfect copy, quite presentable. The lightness of her touch is underlined by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature." The Empson Lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 2000. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the book's title: if a writer is to be seen as 'gifted,' who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Margaret Atwood's wide and eclectic reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experience as a writer, both in Canada and on the international scene.

"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 the development of her writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain-or excuse!-their activities, looking at what costumes they have seen fit to assume, what roles they have chosen to play. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread in NEW condition. 'In this lively and illuminating book digs deep and quests far.' Writing in Education Book Description:īook Description Hardcover. a valuable metafictional commentary on Atwood's own writing.' British Journal of Canadian Studies 'The most enjoyable aspect of the book is not, ultimately, any profound critical statement, but its author's refreshing display of erudition.' The Sunday Times If you are a writer, get it today.' Irish Times 'This book shines like the sun or moon or whatever you like best in the shine line.If you have the slightest interest in fiction as reader or critic, get this book as soon as you can. finds its truth and its title in the insight that, whether the prose is deathless or merely breathless, the goad to all narrative is mortality.' San Antonio Express News 'This interesting and compelling book is as wise as it is charming, and it is very charming indeed.' Washington Post Book World 'Wearing her learning lightly, Atwood allows her wit to shine on almost every page.' Library Journal

'A witty and profound rumination about writing.' The Times would have had no hesitation in according her the distinguished status thus implied.' Spectator Margaret Atwood's excellent book performs vital function.