Atwood publishes her collection of poems, 'The Circle Game,' which wins the Governor General's Award, solidifying her reputation as a significant voice in Canadian poetry.

Atwood's first novel, 'The Edible Woman,' is published. It explores themes of female identity, consumerism, and societal expectations, establishing her as a novelist with a distinctive feminist perspective. It is considered a ground-breaking work of Canadian literature.

Atwood publishes 'Surfacing,' a novel that further explores themes of Canadian identity, wilderness, and the relationship between humanity and nature. It is another critical and commercial success.

'Lady Oracle,' a novel exploring themes of female identity and the complexities of writing, is published. It is also a commercial success. It cemented her status as one of Canada's leading writers.

Atwood publishes 'The Handmaid's Tale,' a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian theocracy where women are subjugated. The novel becomes a global phenomenon, exploring themes of gender, power, and religious extremism. It wins the Governor General's Award and solidifies her international reputation.

'Cat's Eye,' a novel that explores the lasting effects of childhood bullying and the complexities of memory and identity, is published and gains further critical acclaim. The book is noted for it's exploration of psychological realism.

Atwood publishes 'The Robber Bride,' a novel exploring female relationships and the archetype of the femme fatale, garnering positive reviews and further cementing her place in contemporary literature.

Atwood publishes 'Alias Grace,' a historical novel based on a real-life murder case in 19th-century Canada. The novel is critically acclaimed for its meticulous research and exploration of gender, class, and justice.

Atwood publishes 'The Blind Assassin,' a novel exploring themes of memory, storytelling, and family secrets. It wins the Booker Prize, one of the highest literary awards in the English language.

Atwood publishes 'Oryx and Crake,' the first novel in the MaddAddam trilogy, which explores themes of biotechnology, environmental degradation, and the future of humanity. The novel receives significant attention for its prescient and thought-provoking themes.

Atwood publishes 'The Testaments', a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale', which immediately becomes a bestseller and jointly wins the Booker Prize (with Bernardine Evaristo). This reaffirms the enduring relevance of her dystopian vision and its commentary on contemporary societal issues.