fiction classics feminism challenging reflective slow-paced. 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. 310 pages first pub 1969 ISBN/UID: 9780385491068. 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. A willing member of the consumer society in which she lives, she suddenly finds herself identifying with the things being consumed. The narrative follows her from the moment before her boyfriend proposes to her, to the moment where she breaks the engagement. Atwood is the two time Governor General's Award winner. The Edible Woman (1969) by Margaret Atwood is a realistic novel, following a young woman, in her mid-twenties, Marian, living with a roommate and working for a company that manages advertisement surveys.

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. Xiamen Yan Palace Bioengineering Co. 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 (1969) by Margaret Atwood is a realistic novel, following a young woman, in her mid-twenties, Marian, living with a roommate and working for a company that manages.

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