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- See also In the Time of the Butterflies (film).
In the Time of the Butterflies is a novel by Julia Alvarez, fictionalizing the lives of the Mirabal sisters. It recounts the rebellion against Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, the dictator of the Dominican Republic. The four main characters are the Mirabal sisters, Patria, Minerva, Dedé, and María Teresa. Many teachers have assigned this book to be read by their students. The story has a clear meaning. It was first released in 1995 and is available in both English and Spanish. The story was adapted into a feature film in 2001.
