allende, isabel

Isabel Allende is one of the most widely read contemporary Latin American writers and uses her life experiences to further shape her colorful tales.

A story written when Isabel Allende's daughter became gravely ill. Bizarre ancestors and delightful and bitter childhood memories are woven together to create a powerful autobiography.

The autobiography of Isabel Allende written for her daughter, Paula, who has slipped into a coma.

Presents fourteen critical essays on the writings of twentieth-century Chilean author Isabel Allende, and includes a chronology of her life, a bibliography, and an introduction by Harold Bloom.

Chilean author Isabel Allende tells her life story, describing the impact of the military coup of 1973, the violent death of her uncle, her move to the U.S., and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as the influence of memory and nostalgia on her novels.

Examines the life and career of Latin American author Isabel Allende, featuring analyses of her novels and memoirs, and including an interview with Allende, a chronology, notes, and references.

Presents a biography of Latin American author Isabel Allende, and describes her childhood, family, and experiences that have influenced her writing.