在其他的世界

Margaret Atwood narrates her lifelong relationship with science fiction in "In Other Worlds," from being a child reader to studying Victorian-era sci-fi forms at Harvard University, to later becoming a science fiction writer and critic. In these articles, she details her exploration of utopias, dystopias, and her own creations, as well as delving into the differences between "science fiction" and "mystery" novels.

"In Other Worlds" is not a science fiction directory, a grand theory, or a literary history. It is not a treatise, nor is it unalterable, exhaustive or an authoritative statement. It is not the result of academic training or a champion of a knowledge system. On the contrary, it is an exploration of the relationship between an individual life and one or more literary forms, or substitute forms, for both readers and writers alike.

Margaret Atwood is an exceptionally wise writer who always corrects our biases. She is brilliant and defies description or definition even with extraordinary intelligence. - The Sunday Telegraph

Readable and well worth the time...insightful, persuasive and to the point, with artful turns of phrase and a dramatic flair. Her passion and the level of her knowledge are unmatched. - Financial Times

Thoughtful, artful, and often surprising, Atwood shows the long and ancient tradition behind science fiction...exciting and invigorating. - Los Angeles Times

"In Other Worlds" collects the carefully crafted articles by Atwood, full of witty cunning, and whether you're a fan of Atwood or a sci-fi or novel lover, you'll feel as if you're being bathed in a spring breeze. - Miami Herald

Atwood's articles are addictive...her sentences have perfect tone, revealing elegant and refined humor. - The Plain Dealer

In this book, Atwood generously shares her thoughts on the science fiction she has read extensively with readers. - Christian Science Monitor

作者简介

关于作者玛格丽特·阿特伍德（MargareAtwood，1939—）出生于加拿大渥太华，早年在安大略北部和魁北克度过，1962年获哈佛大学文科硕士学位，曾任加拿大作家协会主席。她是加拿大最著名的小说家和诗人，其作品迄今已在全球35个国家出版。她曾推出30多部作品，其中包括小说、诗歌与批评散文。她的小说《女仆的故事》《猫眼》与《别名格雷斯》曾获得加拿大的吉勒尔奖与意大利的雷米欧.蒙德罗奖；《盲刺客》曾获2000年英国布克小说奖。关于译者蔡希苑，南京大学英语翻译硕士。主攻英语笔译及认知翻译理论。长期从事英语教学，业余从事翻译实践多年。吴厚平，南京大学英语翻译硕士，译有亨利•柏格森《时间与自由意志》、《生命的真谛》（合译）。