Walton, Evangeline
Variant namesBorn Evangeline Ensley in 1907 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she published the first volume of her "Mabinogion" trilogy based on the book of Welsh legends, "The Virgin and the Swine," in 1936. It was published in 1970 as "The Island of the Mighty" and was followed by "The Children of Llyr," "The Song of Rhiannon," and "The Prince of Annwn." Known as a fantasy writer with a large following in America and Europe, Ensley also published "Witch House" (1945), "The Cross and the Sword" (1956), and "Son of Darkness" (1957). She moved to Tucson in 1940.
From the description of Papers of Evangeline Walton, 1936-1984. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 53964694
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| referencedIn | Argus Book Shop correspondence, 1857-1955, 1930-1944 | Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library | |
| creatorOf | Walton, Evangeline. Papers of Evangeline Walton, 1936-1984. | University of Arizona Libraries |
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| correspondedWith | Powys, John Cowper, 1872-1963 | person |
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Birth 1907-11-24
Death 1996-03-11
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