authors, chilean

"Describes the life and accomplishments of Latina writer Isabel Allende"--Provided by publisher.

The epic story of the passionate Trueba family begins at the turn of the century in South America.

The author recalls her childhood and early adolescence with her Jewish family in Chile in the 1960s and 1970s, discussing the appreciation her family expressed for their Jewish heritage as well as the dominant Catholic culture of Chile; and tells of the difficulties she had adjusting when her family moved to Athens, Georgia.

Isabel Allende shares how she overcome the tragic loss of her daughter, Paula, with the help of her friends and family and reflects on the other people and events that have shaped her life and influenced her writing.

Explores the life of famed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, including his childhood in Chile, his poetry, and the many political causes he fought for.

Rhyming verse and vivid illustrations present the life story of twentieth-century Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, focusing on his imaginative childhood.

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

Presents nineteen interviews with Chilean author Isabel Allende spanning 1984-2002, and includes an annotated list of further works on Allende.

Chronicles the life and works of Isabel Allende, focusing on aspects of her writing. Details the themes found throughout her work and includes photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Presents a short biography of the life of early twentieth-century Chilean children's author and poet, Gabriela Mistral, and describes her childhood and education as a teacher and her works that led to receiving the Nobel Prize for literature in 1945. Presented in English and Spanish.