The name is a reference to composer Thomas Tallis , who composed the Tallis Canon .
To preserve West 's privacy during his lifetime , L'Engle referred to him as Canon Tallis in her non-fiction as well as her fiction .
The name is a reference to Canon Tallis Canon Tallis   , who composed the Tallis Canon .
To preserve West 's privacy during his lifetime , L'Engle referred to him as Canon Tallis in her non-fiction as well as her fiction .