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Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

“The naked intellect is an extraordinarily inaccurate instrument.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:A Wind in the Door

Work

A Wind in the Door

In this fantasy novel, a young girl embarks on a journey to save her brother from a mysterious illness. The story delves into the complexities of the human soul and the delicate balance between life and death. 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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