The Edible Woman uses elements of the surreal as it follows a young woman named Marian whose engagement sets off an increasingly bizarre series of events, which include the loss of her ability to eat. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award.Storyline. Atwood's brilliant first novel, The Edible Woman, was released in Canada in 1969 and won in 20 Richard C. Atwood is the two time Governor General's Award winner. As Marian begins to feel a loss of identity, her body suddenly refuses certain foods, particularly meat. Atwood would go on to become famous for her use of socially conscious themes and her investigation of issues relating to social justice such as feminism, women's autonomy, and nationalism, especially within the context of Canada. with slight wear to book and small chips on top borders dust jacket not price clipped, and small mark on back cover, designed by Charles Pachter and mylar protected. The Edible Woman follows recently engaged Marian McAlpin as she attempts to reconcile her need for personal autonomy with the gendered expectations inherent within the roles of a wife and mother. The Edible Woman, Margaret Atwood's first novel, was published in 1969 and established Margaret Atwood as one of the most important writers of the late 20th century. Original Maroon cloth book, with gilt lettering on spine, with a small vertical stain on the right side of the front end paper, otherwise in near fine condition.Inscribed by Atwood in blue ink on the title page 'For Mary Lou - Best Wishes, from this decorative cake - Margaret Atwood 1971'.

The edible woman by margaret atwood