Margaret Eleanor Atwood, a distinguished Canadian writer, has left an indelible mark on the literary world. A prolific poet, novelist, literary critic, and activist, Atwood has garnered both national and international acclaim for her work. With a career that spans over six decades, she has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books of nonfiction, nine collections of short fiction, eight children's books, two graphic novels, and numerous small press editions of poetry and fiction.

Atwood's contributions to literature have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including two Booker Prizes, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Governor General's Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, Princess of Asturias Awards, and the National Book Critics and PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Awards. Her works have been adapted for film and television, underlining her influence on contemporary culture.

Her writings explore a variety of themes such as gender and identity, religion and myth, the power of language, climate change, and power politics. Many of her poems draw inspiration from myths and fairy tales, reflecting her early interests. Atwood is also known for her environmental activism and her inventions, including the LongPen device for remote robotic writing of documents.

In addition to her literary career, Atwood is a founding member of the Griffin Poetry Prize and the Writers' Trust of Canada. She holds the position of Senior Fellow at Massey College, Toronto, and is actively involved in human rights with Amnesty International and bird conservation with BirdLife International. Despite her extensive travels and commitments, she divides her time between Toronto and Pelee Island, Ontario.