The House of Spirits (English title)

*The House of the Spirits* is a novel by Isabel Allende that blends magical realism with political and family history. It tells the story of the Trueba family over several generations, highlighting their personal lives, struggles, and societal changes in Chile. The novel explores themes such as love, power, class, and the supernatural, revealing how personal and political worlds intertwine. Richly poetic and rooted in Latin American culture, it balances fantastical elements with real-world issues, offering a vivid portrait of a family's legacy amid social upheaval.