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.

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Marian, who works in market research and whom most people consider 'abnormally. disconcerting, faintly ominous, and moving with the greatest of ease from the expected to the unexpected. Witty, subversive, hilarious, The Edible Woman is dazzling and utterly original. This is a first novel of genuine style applied to the most ordinary circumstances. Atwood's brilliant first novel, The Edible Woman, was released in Canada in 1969 and won in 20 Richard C. But Marian has her reasons, and what happens next provides an unusual solution. Atwood is the two time Governor General's Award winner. A brilliant and powerful work rich in irony and metaphor, The Edible Woman is an unforgettable masterpiece by a true master of contemporary literary fiction. 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.

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 is a funny, engaging novel about emotional cannibalism, men and women, and desire to be consumed.Margaret Atwood not only has a sense of humour, she has wit and style in abundance.

The edible woman by margaret atwood