The Handmaid's Tale SparkNotes Literature Guide

Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel about the subjugation of women in a futuristic society has received renewed interest recently, thanks to both current events and a hit TV adaptation. With the help of this SparkNotes guide, students and other readers will be able to make the most of this renowned book—which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the Booker Prize—and better understand its complex themes.