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Historical Fiction Novel by Julia Alvarez

The Mirabal Sisters

 

A picture of the 3 Mirabal sisters

Las Hermanas Mirabal

Credit: Nuestro Stories

Introduction

Julia Alvarez wished to give the Mirabal sisters a voice once again, she used the surviving sister, Dede Mirabal, other relatives, and personal artifacts of the women to produce a narrative of events from their perspective. 

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This research guide was created by Emma Cowan, English Department Intern, Gumberg Library, March 2025. 

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