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Eva Luna: Popular Penguins

By Isabel Allende
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Eva Luna by Isabel Allende is a rich tale of a young protagonist, Eva Luna, who embarks on an extraordinary journey filled with adventure, storytelling, and self-discovery. Set in an unnamed Latin American country, the narrative weaves through Eva's experiences as she encounters a captivating array of characters, revealing her resilience and imaginative spirit. The novel captures the essence of magical realism, exploring themes of love, identity, and the power of narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales rich with magical realism, captivating storytelling, and vivid characters set against a backdrop of Latin American history and culture. Isabel Allende weaves intricate narratives that explore themes of love, adventure, and the power of storytelling in this compelling work of fiction.

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In her opulent novel, Eva Luna, Isabel Allende uses exquisite prose to describe the survival of a young Latin American woman whose powers as a storyteller bring her friendship and love during a time of political unrest in South America.

Born in the back room of the mansion where her mother is a servant, the enchanting Eva Luna defies oppression by telling stories to a series of vibrant characters.

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Eva Luna: Popular Penguins by Isabel Allende is widely praised for its rich storytelling and vibrant characters. Reviewers admire Allende's ability to weave magical realism with historical elements, creating a narrative that's both enchanting and thought-provoking. The book's exploration of themes like love, politics, and identity is frequently highlighted as a testament to Allende's literary prowess.

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ISBN: 9780141045559

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Isabel Allende was born in 1942 Lima, Peru. She grew up in Chile and now lives in California. She is the author of novels The House of the Spirits, Of Love and Shadows, Eva Luna, The Infinite Plan, Paula, Daughter of Fortune, Portrait in Sepia, My Invented Country, Zorro, Ines of My Soul The Sum of Our Days and The Island Beneath the Sea. Chilean novelist Isabel Allende was a journalist for many years. She began to write fiction in 1981. The result was the worldwide best-seller The House of the Spirits, which was followed by the equally successful Of Love and Shadows and The Stories of Eva Luna (Penguin 1991). Her first work of non-fiction, Paula, was published in 1995 and is a harrowing chronicle of the death of her daughter. Isabel Allende lives in California.

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