La Casa de los Espíritus
"La Casa de los Espíritus" is a novel by Chilean author Isabel Allende, published in 1982. The story spans several generations of the Trueba family, intertwining personal and political events in Chile. It explores themes of love, power, and the supernatural, highlighting the impact of historical changes on individual lives.
The narrative is rich with magical realism, blending everyday life with fantastical elements. Key characters include Clara, a clairvoyant woman, and her husband Esteban Trueba, whose ambitions and actions shape the family's destiny. The novel reflects on social injustices and the struggle for freedom in a changing society.