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Historical Fiction· Canada

Alias Grace

by Margaret Atwood
Aggregate Editorial Score36/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1996552 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace (1996) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Grace Marks, a Canadian servant convicted of murdering her employer in 1843, narrates her story to a physician, leaving the question of her guilt artfully suspended. Atwood's richly imagined historical novel is a meditation on memory, storytelling, and female agency. Themes of guilt, memory, Victorian Canada run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Book Details

AuthorMargaret Atwood
Published1996
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages552
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781400098187
Editorial Score36/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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19968
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Margaret Atwood
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alias Grace about?

Grace Marks, a Canadian servant convicted of murdering her employer in 1843, narrates her story to a physician, leaving the question of her guilt artfully suspended. Atwood's richly imagined historical novel is a meditation on memory, storytelling, and female agency.

Who wrote Alias Grace?

Alias Grace was written by Margaret Atwood, from Canada. First published in 1996.

What awards has Alias Grace won?

Alias Grace has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Is Alias Grace worth reading?

Alias Grace is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 8/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in guilt, memory, Victorian Canada.

Where can I buy Alias Grace?

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What category is Alias Grace?

Alias Grace is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Alias Grace from?

Alias Grace originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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