Authors born on August 2

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• 1942 Isabel Allende

  Isabel Allende is a Chilean-American writer known for her works blending magical realism with historical fiction. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary female authors from Latin America, her works have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. [bio]