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“You mean you're comparing our lives to a sonnet? A strict form, but freedom within it? Yes. Mrs. Whatsit said. You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Work

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet is a collection of five science fiction novels written by Madeleine L'Engle. The series follows the adventures of Meg Murry and her family as they embark on a journey through space and time to rescue her father, a scientist who has been captured by the evil IT. The books are known for their imaginative storytelling, complex characters, and exploration of philosophical and spiritual themes. more

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Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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