By Margaret Atwood \u2014 <\/b>Doubleday, 2023<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
This is a short story collection by the renowned Canadian author and ardent feminist Margaret Atwood\u2014you are likely familiar with her speculative fiction novel, <\/span>The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/span><\/i> (1985). These new stories portray a world of unique characters, strange places and unusual situations, often set in the future. But while some may be set in a dystopia, these tales contain relevant themes: cancel culture, state control over women\u2019s bodies, and pandemics, to name a few. <\/span><\/p>\n “The Age of Lead” tells the tale of a young woman named Iris<\/span>,<\/span> who is struggling to come to terms with her father’s death. The story is a moving and powerful exploration of grief, loss and the search for meaning. “My Evil Mother” is a dark, funny story about a young woman discovering that her mother is a witch. “The Sea King” is a beautifully written yarn about a woman who falls in love with a sea creature.<\/span><\/p>\n Older women narrate; some are widows and one is terminally ill. They explore memory, loss and commitment to family over time. <\/span>Old Babes in the Wood<\/span><\/i> is a masterful showcase of Atwood’s brilliant writing and storytelling abilities. It’s a must-read for any fan of the author or anyone who enjoys thought-provoking and imaginative fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is a short story collection by the renowned Canadian author and ardent feminist Margaret Atwood\u2014you are likely familiar with her speculative fiction novel, <\/span>The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/span><\/i> (1985). <\/span><\/p>\n