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The House of the Spirits

by allende-isabel, Isabel Allende
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The House of the Spirits
The House of the Spirits

Magical realism spanning generations in Latin America.

If you're drawn to stories that weave the personal with the political, "The House of the Spirits" might just be your next favorite read. Allende masterfully combines magical elements with historical events, creating a narrative that's as rich and complex as the family it follows. This book would be a beautiful addition to your collection if you enjoy epic tales that explore the depths of human emotion against the backdrop of societal upheaval.

  • Deutscher Hörbuchpreis for Beste Fiktion (2011)
  • Prix du Grand Roman d'évasion (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The House of the Spirits

by allende-isabel, Isabel Allende
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ISBN: 9780099528562
Authors: allende-isabel, Isabel Allende
Publisher: Vintage Classic
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 305793 readers)

Description

As a girl, Clara del Valle can read fortunes, make objects move as if they had lives of their own, and predict the future. Following the mysterious death of her sister, Rosa the Beautiful, Clara is mute for nine years. When she breaks her silence, it is to announce that she will be married soon to the stern and volatile landowner Esteban Trueba. Set in an unnamed Latin American country over three generations, "The House of the Spirits" is a magnificent epic of a proud and passionate family, secret loves and violent revolution.
 

Magical realism spanning generations in Latin America.

If you're drawn to stories that weave the personal with the political, "The House of the Spirits" might just be your next favorite read. Allende masterfully combines magical elements with historical events, creating a narrative that's as rich and complex as the family it follows. This book would be a beautiful addition to your collection if you enjoy epic tales that explore the depths of human emotion against the backdrop of societal upheaval.

  • Deutscher Hörbuchpreis for Beste Fiktion (2011)
  • Prix du Grand Roman d'évasion (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.