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Quote by Margaret Atwood

“I meet a lot of readers who first encountered my work in school. And I can only assume there is another group who would run away very fast if they saw me coming, for exactly the same reason. Reading is individual, and not all tastes are alike.”

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Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is a renowned Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, and critic, born on November 18, 1939. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues, with notable titles including 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Cat's Eye'. more

“In high school, in 1956, at the age of sixteen, we were not taught "creative writing." We were taught literature and grammar. So no one ever told me I couldn't write both prose and poetry, and I started out writing all the things I still write: poetry, prose fiction - which took me longer to get published - and non-fiction prose.”

Writing Stills Age School Literature Fiction Creative Taught High School Prose Grammar Creative Writing Non Fiction Sixteen Prose And Poetry

Author:Margaret Atwood

“It doesn't really matter what "genre" your book is. What matters is that it's a good book of its kind. Whatever that kind may be.”

Kind May Book Matter Genre What Matters Good Book

Author:Margaret Atwood

“I am too old to have ever been very worried about what "genre" any given book of mine might be. I read everything. I am easily amused.”

Book Might Given Mines Worried Genre Amused

Author:Margaret Atwood

“If we read books all the time we would be very unhealthy, as we would not get any fresh air, exercise, or contact with nature. Also we would not spend time with other people. There are a lot of plusses to reading - it's an interactive brain workout - but like everything else that's beneficial in moderation, overdoses can be dangerous.”