Madeleine L'Engle
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Summary
Madeleine L'Engle was born on November 29, 1918[1], in New York City[2]. She died on September 6, 2007[3], in Litchfield[4]. She worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and essayist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,025 views/month, #6,726 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 8, 2007[11]
- Father: Charles Wadsworth Camp[12]
- Mother: Q140522798[13]
- Spouse: Hugh Franklin[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[17], librarian[18], actor[19]
- Field of work: poetry[20], essay[21]
- Educated at: Smith College[22]
- Notable work: A Wrinkle in Time[23]
- Award received: Margaret Edwards Award[24], National Humanities Medal[25], Newbery Medal[26], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[27], Regina Medal[28], Newbery Honor[29], National Book Award[30]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Genre: feminist science fiction[33]
- Commons category: Madeleine L'Engle[34]
- Archives at: Wheaton College[35], Sophia Smith Collection[36]
- Family name: L'Engle[37]
- Given name: Madeleine[38]
- Official website: http://www.madeleinelengle.com/[39]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[40], Dictionary of Women Worldwide[41], American Women Writers[42], ProDetLit[43], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[44], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- List of works: Bookogs[47]
- Name in native language: Madeleine L'Engle[48]
- Start of work period: 1945[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Madeleine L'Engle include L’Engle[50], an impact crater[51].
Why It Matters
Madeleine L'Engle has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
She has been cited as an influence by Lilah Sturges[54], a writer[55], b. 1970[56], of United States[57], specialised in creative and professional writing[58].
Works attributed to her include A Wrinkle in Time[59], a literary work[60]. Entities named for her include L’Engle[50], an impact crater[51].
FAQs
Where was Madeleine L'Engle born?
Madeleine L'Engle's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Madeleine L'Engle die?
Madeleine L'Engle passed away in Litchfield[4].
Who were Madeleine L'Engle's parents?
Madeleine L'Engle's father was Charles Wadsworth Camp[12]. Madeleine L'Engle's mother was Q140522798[13].
Who was Madeleine L'Engle married to?
Madeleine L'Engle's spouses include Hugh Franklin[14].
What did Madeleine L'Engle do for work?
Madeleine L'Engle worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], writer[8], and essayist[9].
Where did Madeleine L'Engle go to school?
Madeleine L'Engle was educated at Smith College[22].
What awards did Madeleine L'Engle receive?
Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[24], National Humanities Medal[25], Newbery Medal[26], and Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[27].
Who did Madeleine L'Engle influence?
Madeleine L'Engle has been cited as an influence by Lilah Sturges[54].