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Madeleine L'Engle Quote

Story always tells us more than the mere words, and that is why we love to write it, and to read it.

Madeleine L'Engle

Story always tells us more than the mere words, and that is why we love to write it, and to read it.

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About Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle (; November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) 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.