Isabel Allende |
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| Author:
| McNeese, Tim |
| Series title: | Great Hispanic Heritage Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-8836-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Isabel Allende, one of the world s most widely read Latin American writers, is a Chilean novelist who, like Gabriel García Márquez, was strongly influenced by her grandparents. Her vivid fiction, such as
The House of the Spirits, blends realism with magical elements and spotlights political and often feminist concerns. Here is a wonderful introduction to Isabel Allende that will help students understand how her family and upbringing set the stage for her life s work and success....
More DescriptionIsabel Allende, one of the world s most widely read Latin American writers, is a Chilean novelist who, like Gabriel García Márquez, was strongly influenced by her grandparents. Her vivid fiction, such as The House of the Spirits, blends realism with magical elements and spotlights political and often feminist concerns. Here is a wonderful introduction to Isabel Allende that will help students understand how her family and upbringing set the stage for her life s work and success. Full-color photographs combine with readable text and informative features.