The generational approach of micheners earliest books doesnt work here. James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books. Ive read several of james a michener s books and found them all engrossing. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling. Free download or read online caribbean pdf epub book. Micheners fascinating blend of fact and fiction brings to life the compelling, unforgettable story of a land in search of its destiny. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. A typical michener roman a clef spanning several hundred years of history of the caribbean region. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In straightforward, unadorned prose, michener spins an oldfashioned historical adventure as he follows a british expeditions doomed trek across canada to the klondike gold fields in 18971899.
He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading caribbean. Michener, which describes and explores the history of the caribbean region from the precolumbian period of the native arawak tribes until about. James a michener books biography and list of works. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 896 pages and is available in paperback format. Hawaii is a marvellous story of the history of the development of the islands. His latest conquest, the caribbean sea and its two dozen major islands, presents a typical clash of culturesnative caribbean, spanish, french, british, rastaferian, american or norteamericano, as one character admonishesthat go on clashing for 700 pages. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting. Michener was a prolific writer who became known for his epic novels that explored the landscape, history, and culture of specific geographic regions in the united states and. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction. This is a book that i began reading when i was actually sailing the caribbean sea last october.
Real and imaginary figures play their part, including christopher columbus and fidel castro. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. The caribbean islands, which have seen pirates, bloody slave revolts and the cuban revolution, are chronicled in this blend of fiction and history. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. James michener covered a longer span of time in the covenant and perhaps even a larger geographic areaif one discounts the oceanbut nowhere will the devoted fan of his work find a more diverse. Michener was one of the world s most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prize winning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Through absorbing, magnificent prose, michener captures the essence of the islands in all of their aweinspiring scope and wonder. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition to the length of his novels 900 pages was a short novel for him. Michener has 150 books on goodreads with 493946 ratings. Michener was known for the popularity of his works.
Its chief character is the caribbean sea and it spans centuries of adventure, from the world of the indigenous arawaks to the present day. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Although for many of his tales this revisit of michener s is the second or even the third time around, this is the first reading of caribbean. He is most famous for writing the multigeneration historical and fictional stories. Recently there has been some followers of this kind of books, like edward. Caribbean 1989 is an historical novel written by james a. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep pietyand the possibility of m. From the 10 conquest of the arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the mayan empire, from columbuss arrival to buccaneer henry morgans notorious reign, from the bloody slave revolt on haiti to the rise. An epic tale of love, strength, and faith, the source is a richly written saga that encompasses the history of western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world.
James michener once again takes us to the south pacific. Michener, which describes and explores the history of the caribbean region from the precolumbian period of the native arawak tribes until about 1990. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. But throughout this period i was busy with the publication of my own novel, life is but a dream and the month spent down in australia for the production of my play postnuptials that didnt, to. The first edition of the novel was published in 1989, and was written by james a. From the 10 conquest of the arawaks by cannibals to the decl. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience, were an important part of his early education. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the holy land. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights. This unusual collection comprises short essays about various pacific islands with each one then followed by a fictional story set in the same locale. Ive read several of james a micheners books and found them all engrossing. Is anywhere on earth safe from micheners roving eye.
I started with the source followed through the years by covenant, caribbean, alaska etc. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas. Michener was born in new york in 1907 and grew up in doylestown, pennsylvania, which he left at fourteen to bum his way crosscountry. From the 10 conquest of the arawaks by cannibals to the decline of the mayan. Michener sweeps readers off to the caribbean, bringing to life the eternal allure and tumultuous history of this glittering string of islands. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. In this exceptional memoir, the man himself tells the story of his remarkable life and describes the people, events, and ideas that shaped it. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of tell makor. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific.
February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A novel by the pulitzer prizewinning author, james a. Recently there has been some followers of this kind of books, like edward rutherfurd, who is a good author, but not like michener. Caribbean is a very long book, telling almost a millenium of history of one of the most enchanting places on earth.
The author mixes fact and fiction, as he notes in the foreword. Michener sympathizes with the struggles of the regions most oppressed, and succeeds in presenting the caribbean in its rich diversity. Starting with a few chapters of the indigenous history, it evolves to follow the fortunes of families from. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. He is the best when it comes to tell a story of a place, not of a person. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read caribbean. It tells the story of race and hell and place and enchanting isle very well. His latest conquest, the caribbean sea and its two dozen major islands, presents a typical clash of culturesnative caribbean, spanish, french, british.
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