Literary Sphere

For UGC NET JRF English, Canadian literature is a key area, and certain writers are especially important due to their influence and the frequency with which they appear in exam questions. This list provides detailed information about 20 essential Canadian authors, focusing on their significant works, key themes, important characters, plots, and chronological publication details relevant for your preparation. 1. Margaret Atwood Born: November 18, 1939 Bio: Margaret Atwood is a prolific and highly acclaimed Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic, and environmental activist. She is a two-time Booker Prize winner and is known for her insightful exploration of themes such as feminism, dystopia, environmentalism, power, and identity. Important Works & Details for UGC NET: The Handmaid’s Tale (1985): Genre: Dystopian novel, speculative fiction. Setting: The Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian, Christia...

🟥 Here is the Award Winning Canadian literary works 1. "Fifth Business" by Robertson Davies - Governor General's Award for Fiction (1971)   2. "The Wars" by Timothy Findley - Governor General's Award for Fiction (1977)   3. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood - Governor General's Award for Fiction (1985)   4. "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood - Giller Prize (1996)   5. "Barney's Version" by Mordecai Richler - Giller Prize (1997)   6. "The Colony of Unrequited Dreams" by Wayne Johnston - Thomas Head Raddall Award (1999)   7. "The Blind Assassin" by Margaret Atwood - Booker Prize (2000)   8. "The Polished Hoe" by Austin Clarke - Giller Prize (2002)   9. "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel - Man Booker Prize (2002)   10. "The Stone Diaries" by Carol Shields - Governor General's Award for Fiction (1993)   11. "The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account o...