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Isabel Allende

The Stories of Eva Luna

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1989

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Essay Topics

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Is The Stories of Eva Luna a feminist work? Why or why not?

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What does Allende say about the corrupt use of power in The Stories of Eva Luna? What strategies do the characters use to overcome or navigate corruption?

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Isabel Allende is acclaimed for her use of magical realism. Discuss examples of magical realism in The Stories of Eva Luna. How does Allende use this literary technique to enhance themes or characterization?