Madeleine L’Engle, author of many books, among which “Wrinkle in Time,” has died. She was 88 years old and lived, careerwise at least, a blessed and long life.
All in all, L’Engle authored more than 60 books, “including fantasies, poetry and memoirs, often highlighting spiritual themes and her Christian faith.”
Asked about her status as a children’s books author, she explained: “In my dreams, I never have an age. I never write for any age group in mind. When people do, they tend to be tolerant and condescending and they don’t write as well as they can write. When you underestimate your audience, you’re cutting yourself off from your best work.”
In 2004 she was rewarded for her hard work and impact by US President George W. Bush, who awarded her a National Humanities Medal.
She died last Thursday in a nursing home in Litchfield of natural causes.
H/t reader Tom
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