Isabel Allende, the 82-year-old Chilean author, is recognized for her internationally acclaimed novels, including the bestseller 'The House of the Spirits.' Her works, translated into 42 languages, explore themes of family, love, and political upheaval.
orn in Peru, Isabel Allende, 82, worked as a journalist and children’s writer. In 1982, she published her first adult novel, The House of the Spirits, which became an international bestseller. Her titles have been translated into 42 languages, and include a memoir for her daughter, who died at 29. Allende’s accolades include the US presidential medal of freedom and PEN Center lifetime achievement award.
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