Through Politics & Prose:

From the Spanish Civil War to Chile's military dictatorship, Isabel Allende's A Long Petal of the Sea covers a lot of ground, both historically and emotionally. This spotlight will consider the historical and artistic background of Allende's 20th novel. We'll also explore how Allende develops her moving characters, and we will discuss what their journey means for all of us. Saturday, November 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.