Poetry· Canada
The journals of Susanna Moodie
by Margaret AtwoodAggregate Editorial Score43/100
#50,410of 99,626 books
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Published 1969English
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Margaret Atwood's The journals of Susanna Moodie (1969) stands as one of the most significant works of poetry of its era. The journals of Susanna Moodie by Margaret Atwood (1969) is a notable work of poetry from Canada.
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The journals of Susanna Moodie by Margaret Atwood sits within the tradition of poetry that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1969 in Canada, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
With an editorial score of 43/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to The journals of Susanna Moodie for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Margaret Atwood's role in the literature of Canada is well established. The journals of Susanna Moodie can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Margaret Atwood is a celebrated author from Canada known for influential works of literary fiction.
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