| International Standard Book Number |
9798217094639 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
8217094632 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
9788217094630 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Allende, Isabel, author.
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| Title Statement |
Story telling : a writing life / Isabel Allende.
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| Edition Statement |
First edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
x, 178 pages ; 20 cm.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
The magic of storytelling -- The threatened muse -- Where will the story take you? -- Seeds in the belly -- Good bones -- Curiosity did not kill the cat -- No need to shout -- A plot, a place, and a time -- Obstinate characters, flawed heroes, and great villains -- Mystery, violence, and sex -- And finally... : the village in my head.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. For Allende, writing is more than a craft. It is an addiction, a means of preserving memory, and a way to make sense of life. She offers readers an intimate glimpse into her creative world, where stories take shape through intuition, discipline, and deep connection to the human experience. It is also a glimpse into the life of a writer who views literature as a portal to understanding the chaos of life. 'Story Telling' is not a prescriptive guide to writing. Rather, it is a conversation. In it, Allende shares her triumphs, her mistakes, and the lessons learned through the challenges and joys of writing. She intertwines her own stories with invaluable wisdom for anyone pursuing the craft, making this book equally a memoir, a master class in the alchemy of storytelling, and a celebration of the enduring power of narrative."-- Publisher's website.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Allende, Isabel.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Fiction Technique.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Authorship.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Creative writing.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Fiction Authorship.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Women Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Authors, Chilean 20th century Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Hispanic Americans Biography.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Literature, Modern 20th century Biography.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Memoirs.
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