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Surfacing - Margaret Atwood (1972) Summary - 3.45 ⭐️
Book 538: Surfacing - Margaret Atwood (1972)
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Book at a glance: Surfacing , a novel by Margaret Atwood published in 1972, is a haunting exploration of identity, memory, and the human connection to nature. Set in rural Quebec, the story follows an unnamed narrator’s return to her childhood home in search of her missing father. As she confronts her past, the protagonist embarks on a journey of psychological and spiritual self-discovery, framed by Atwood’s incisive commentary on gender, cultural identity, and ecological degradation.
Genre: Canada, Canadian Literature, Classics…
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