“...Jaime y Nicolás crecían separados del binomio femenino, de acuerdo con el principio de aquellos tiempos de que «hay que hacerse hombres». Las mujeres, en cambio, nacían con su condición incorporada genéticamente y no tenían necesidad de adquirirla con los avatares de la vida. Los mellizos se hacían fuertes y brutales en los juegos propios de su edad...”
Quote by Isabel Allende
Work
The House of the Spirits
Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' is a sweeping narrative that intertwines the personal and the political. The story follows the Trueba family, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in the face of historical events. The novel is renowned for its use of magical realism, blending the supernatural with the everyday, and its vivid portrayal of the political landscape of Latin America. more
Author
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende, born on August 2, 1942, is a renowned Chilean writer known for her magical realism style. Her works have gained widespread popularity, with notable titles including 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'The House of the Spirits'. more
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