The Moment of Tenderness
Published on 21. April 2020
304 pages
978-1-5387-1781-3 (ISBN)
Description
From the beloved author of A Wrinkle in Time, a story collection that transcends generational divides to highlight the power of hope and joy.
"Luminous." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
This powerful collection of short stories traces an emotional arc inspired by Madeleine L'Engle's early life and career, from her lonely childhood in New York to her life as a mother in small-town Connecticut. In a selection of eighteen stories discovered by one of L'Engle's granddaughters, we see how L'Engle's personal experiences and abiding faith informed the creation of her many cherished works.Some of these stories have never been published; others were refashioned into scenes for her novels and memoirs. Almost all were written in the 1940s and '50s, from Madeleine's college years until just before the publication of A Wrinkle in Time.
From realism to science fiction to fantasy, there is something for everyone in this magical collection.
"Luminous." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
This powerful collection of short stories traces an emotional arc inspired by Madeleine L'Engle's early life and career, from her lonely childhood in New York to her life as a mother in small-town Connecticut. In a selection of eighteen stories discovered by one of L'Engle's granddaughters, we see how L'Engle's personal experiences and abiding faith informed the creation of her many cherished works.Some of these stories have never been published; others were refashioned into scenes for her novels and memoirs. Almost all were written in the 1940s and '50s, from Madeleine's college years until just before the publication of A Wrinkle in Time.
From realism to science fiction to fantasy, there is something for everyone in this magical collection.
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Madeleine L'Engle published her first novel, The Small Rain, in 1945. Four years later, she published her first children's book, And Both Were Young. Her Newbery-award winning novel A Wrinkle in Time, which was published in 1962, dealt with themes she toyed with in her diaries for years, from personal shortcomings to Einstein's Theory of Relativity. L'Engle wrote fiction and nonfiction for adults, as well as poetry. She died in 2007.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Birthday
- Gilberte Must Play Bach
- The Mountains Shall Stand Forever
- Summer Camp
- White in the Moon the Long Road Lies
- Madame, Or.
- One Day in Spring
- Prelude to the First Night Alone
- Please Wear Your Rubbers
- A Room in Baltimore
- Julio at the Party
- The Foreign Agent
- The Moment of Tenderness
- The Foreigners
- The Fact of the Matter
- Poor Little Saturday
- That Which Is Left
- A Sign for a Sparrow
- Discover More
- About the Author
- Also by Madeleine L'Engle
- Reading Group Guide
- Questions and Topics for Discussion
