Desert Memories: Journeys Through the Chilean North (Directions)

Ariel Dorfman, the Chilean novelist, playwright, journalist, poet, and human rights activist was forced into exile from his homeland following the Chilean military coup of 1973. Since the restoration of democracy in 1990, he has divided his time between Santiago and the United States. His writings have won numerous awards, including the Sir Laurence Olivier Award for the best play in London, 1992. He contributes regularly to major newspapers and magazines around the world. He is a distinguished professor at Duke University and lives with his wife, Angelica, in Durham, North Carolina, and Santiago, ChileAriel Dorfman is the author of 'Desert Memories: Journeys Through the Chilean North (Directions)', published 2004 under ISBN 9780792262404 and ISBN 0792262409.