What books influenced Margaret Atwood?

Margaret Atwood was influenced by several books and authors during her teenage years, which had a lasting impact on her writing. Some of the key works include:

• "1984" by George Orwell: Atwood read "1984" just after it came out, and it significantly influenced her perception and writing style, particularly in the creation of dystopian themes.
• Ray Bradbury: Atwood read a lot of Ray Bradbury's works. She respected him greatly and even wrote an obituary for him in The Guardian, showcasing the profound impact he had on her.
• John Wyndham: His work also left a mark on Atwood's literary style, shaping her approach to speculative and science fiction.

Atwood also expressed a desire early on to write a book like "1984" but from a female perspective, highlighting the influence of the dystopian genre on her work 1.