Margaret Atwood is one of the most influential literary figures of the modern era. A Canadian novelist, poet, and critic, she is known for exploring power, identity, and the human experience through bold, imaginative storytelling. Best known for The Handmaid’s Tale, now an award-winning global television phenomenon, Atwood is a two-time Booker Prize winner whose work blends narrative mastery with sharp social insight. With a career spanning decades, she has shaped contemporary literature and continues to inspire creators around the world.