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The House of the Spirits (1982): Library Resources

A list of resources available through Truxal Library for researching Allende's The House of the Spirits

Library Databases

Click on the links below to search for criticism and interpretation of literary works, as well as biographical information about authors. To access databases from off-campus, you will need to enter the barcode number from the back of your Truxal Library card or AACC photo ID.

Use this database for general background information and to define unfamiliar words and phrases:     

To further research historical context of literary works, use:

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For assistance, contact the reference desk at 410-777-2456 or truxal@aacc.libanswers.com.

Alternate Titles

Please note that Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits may be listed by its original title in Spanish, La casa de los espíritus.

eBook Spotlight

You might find the following eBooks useful for researching The House of the SpiritsTo access these resources from off-campus, you will need to enter the barcode number from the back of your Truxal Library card or AACC photo ID.

Other Books & Audio/Visual Materials

Conduct a "Subject Browse" search using the Library Catalog for:

  • Allende, Isabel

You'll find library materials that provide biographical information about Allende, as well criticism and interpretation of her work.

Audiovisual materials

If of your AACC photo ID or Truxal Library card to access multimedia resources.

Research Assistance

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