author Lloyd Alexander, R.I.P.

[villager]

For anybody who enjoyed his "Prydain Chronicles" -- "Book of Three," "The High King," "The Black Cauldron," etc.,-- and his other works, this came over the email. No link to a news source yet:



There is sad news. Lloyd Alexander died this morning. He was under Hospice care and was at home in his own bed where he wanted to be.

His wife, Janine, to whom he was married for sixty-two years, died two weeks ago - also at home. (He met and married the French Janine in Paris at the end of WWII.)

His last book, THE GOLDEN DREAM OF CARLO CHUCHIO is out in galley form. Holt publication date is August. It is vintage Alexander.

Lloyd said about CARLO, "I have finished my life work."

[shenmue]

1. Oh no!

I really liked his books. :cry:

[villager]

2. me, too

hadn't heard he was ailing, or anything...

[Benhurst]

3. A productive life. His life's work finished. His wife of sixty-two years recently deceased.

Godspeed!

Here's to a life well lived. :toast: