Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle
L'Engle in the 1980s
L'Engle in the 1980s
BornMadeleine L'Engle Camp
(1918-11-29)November 29, 1918
New York City, U.S.
DiedSeptember 6, 2007(2007-09-06) (aged 88)
Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationWriter
Alma materSmith College
Period1945–2007
Genre
Notable worksA Wrinkle in Time and sequels
Notable awards
Spouse
(m. 1946; died 1986)
Children3

Madeleine L'Engle (/ˈlɛŋɡəl/; November 29, 1918[1] – September 6, 2007)[2] was an American writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult fiction, including A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels: A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time. Her works reflect both her Christian faith and her strong interest in modern science.

  1. ^ "UPI Almanac for Friday, Nov. 29, 2019". United Press International November 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020. …author Madeleine L'Engle in 1918
  2. ^ Martin, Douglas (September 8, 2007). "Madeleine L'Engle, Children's Writer, Is Dead at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved February 10, 2018.