Dancing Girls and Other Stories

From the international bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale, Dancing Girls and Other Stories showcases Margaret Atwood's masterly skill for storytelling.

A Glimpse into the Ordinary... or Not

Students, journalists, farmers, birdwatchers, ex-wives, adolescent lovers – and dancing girls. All ordinary people.

Or are they?

A Masterful Exploration of Human Nature

In brilliant flashes of fantasy, humour, and unexpected violence, Margaret Atwood:

• Reveals the complexities of human relationships
• Maps the motivations we scarcely know we have within us

Her stories are populated with characters who evoke:

• Laughter
• Compassion
• Terror
• Recognition

Why Readers Love Atwood

Atwood’s stories demonstrate why she remains one of our greatest and most original storytellers.

'A remarkable collection' – Sunday Times