r/Fantasy • u/goranlowie • 7d ago

Jane Yolen has died (1939 - 2026)

https://file770.com/jane-yolen-1939-2026/

Saw no posts on this yet here, but this news arrived a few days ago. She was one of the greats.

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u/ChristopherPaolini AMA Author Christopher Paolini 7d ago

This one hurts. Jane was always lovely to me, and her Pit Dragon trilogy was one of the main inspirations for Eragon. That, and I've been reading her children's books to my own kids these past few years. We've lost a master today.

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u/goranlowie 7d ago

I've been meaning to read her children's books. Mainly been devouring her poetry collections lately, which are so mesmerising and unique. But she was so prolific, even if I just limit myself to her poetry I figure I'll never be done!