According to the book’s official synopsis, Dearly will bring together many of Atwood’s “most recognisable and celebrated themes” including “myth and legend” and “pressing political issues”.

Over the last couple of years, the number of similarities drawn between The Handmaid’s Tale – which was published over 34 years ago – and the modern political climate, has made Atwood somewhat of a political symbol. Because of this, it will be particularly interesting to hear her present-day response to the likes of Donald Trump, the assault on abortion rights in the US, and the climate crisis.

Margaret Atwood is releasing her first collection of poetry in over a decade