Books like Novels (Handmaid's Tale / Life Before Man / Surfacing) by Margaret Atwood
This compact collection brings together three of Margaret Atwood’s influential works: "Handmaid’s Tale," a chilling vision of a theocratic totalitarian state; "Life Before Man," a speculative examination of human origins; and "Surfacing," a haunting exploration of identity and memory. Together, they illustrate Atwood’s preoccupation with power, gender dynamics, and the boundaries of human experience.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Dystopia
Authors: Margaret Atwood
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