Atwood’s commentary comes as she continues to engage with the legacy of her most famous work. The author has spent four decades warning about the erosion of democracy, women’s rights and free expression.
The Shift from Fiction to Reality
In an interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author reflects on US President Donald Trump, the expanding book bans in the United States, the rollback of reproductive rights, and censorship.
Censorship and the “Unburnable” Book
The rise of book challenges and bans in American school districts and libraries has also become a focal point for Atwood. She has reflected on why she torched an “unburnable” edition of her most famous novel.
The Broader Geopolitical Context
Looking Ahead
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