Dancing girls and other stories

Atwood, Margaret

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Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers – and dancing girls. All ordinary people. Or are they? In brilliant flashes of fantasy, humour and unexpected violence, Margaret Atwood reveals the complexities of human relationships and maps the motivations we scarcely know we have within us. Populated with characters who evoke laughter, compassion, terror and recognition, Atwood’s stories show why she remains one of our greatest, most original storytellers.

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Publish Date: 23/02/2023

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From the international bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Dancing Girls and Other Stories showcases Margaret Atwood’s masterly skill for storytelling.

Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers – and dancing girls. All ordinary people.

Or are they?

In brilliant flashes of fantasy, humour and unexpected violence, Margaret Atwood reveals the complexities of human relationships and maps the motivations we scarcely know we have within us. Populated with characters who evoke laughter, compassion, terror and recognition, Atwood’s stories show why she remains one of our greatest, most original storytellers.

‘A remarkable collection’ Sunday Times

Additional information

Weight 207 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 16 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

242

Language

English

Edition

Short stories

Dewey

813.54 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K