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Literary Fiction· Canada

Surfacing

by Margaret Atwood
Aggregate Editorial Score31/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1972208 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Margaret Atwood's Surfacing (1972) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A woman returns to the remote Quebec island of her childhood to search for her missing father and to confront the truth about herself. Atwood's second novel established her as the major voice of Canadian literature. Themes of identity, Canada, wilderness run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 1972.

Book Details

AuthorMargaret Atwood
Published1972
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages208
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385491655
Editorial Score31/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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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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Margaret Atwood
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surfacing about?

A woman returns to the remote Quebec island of her childhood to search for her missing father and to confront the truth about herself. Atwood's second novel established her as the major voice of Canadian literature.

Who wrote Surfacing?

Surfacing was written by Margaret Atwood, from Canada. First published in 1972.

What awards has Surfacing won?

Surfacing has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1972.

Is Surfacing worth reading?

Surfacing is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 7/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, Canada, wilderness.

Where can I buy Surfacing?

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What category is Surfacing?

Surfacing is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Surfacing from?

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

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