| Birth Day | August 2, 1942 |
| Birth Place | Lima, Peru |
| Age | 81 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Isabel Allende is a renowned novelist hailing from Peru, famous for her remarkable literary contributions. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $44 million. This substantial wealth stands as a testament to her exceptional talent and widespread acclaim as an author. Throughout her illustrious career, Allende has captivated readers with her enchanting storytelling, bringing to life vivid characters and rich narratives. Her work has earned her numerous literary awards and critical acclaim, solidifying her status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary literature not only in Peru but also worldwide.
Peruvian-born Chilean author who penned The House of The Spirits and City of the Beasts, among other popular novels. Her books focus on the experience of women, contain autobiographical elements, and are often Classified as works of magical realism.
After finishing high school, she worked for the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization in both Chile and Belgium. She also found early work translating English books into Spanish. She published her debut novel, The House of the Spirits, in 1982.
She earned the prestigious Chilean National Literature Prize in 2010.
She was the daughter of Chilean diplomat, Tomas Allende. She was married to her first husband, Miguel Frias, from 1962-1987. The couple had a daughter, Paula, and a son, Nicolas. In 1988, Allende married her second husband, Willie Gordon.
She won Chile's National Prize for Literature more than six decades after Pablo Neruda earned the same honor.
