Isabel Allende Llona (Lima, Peru, 1942) is a Chilean writer, considered one of the most widely read authors in the world. She was born in Peru, but grew up in Chile, where she holds citizenship. After the 1973 coup d'état, she went into exile in Venezuela. Her first major novel, "The House of the Spirits" (1982), catapulted her to international fame. Her work is characterized by magical realism, the exploration of historical, political, and social themes, as well as the strong presence of female characters. She has received numerous awards, including the National Prize for Literature of Chile in 2010 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the United States in 2014. Among her most notable works are "Of Love and Shadows," "Eva Luna," "Paula," "Daughter of Fortune," and "A Long Petal of the Sea."
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