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“I would like to travel light on this journey of life, to get rid of the encumbrances I acquire each day.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:The Irrational Season

Work

The Irrational Season

This book delves into the cyclical patterns of human emotions and experiences, reflecting on the irregularities and complexities of life's journey through the seasons. more

Author

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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