The Great Read: A Master Storyteller, at the End of Her Story

At 96, Lore Segal is approaching death with the same startling powers of perception she brought to her fiction.

October 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Eastern time On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Thea Traff for The New York Times A Master Storyteller, at the End of Her Story At 96, Lore Segal is approaching death with the same startling powers of perception she brought to her fiction. Open now Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for top stories or great reads from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Great Read, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018