James A. Michener
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Author James A. Michener in 1991
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February 3, 1907 Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1997 (aged 90) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, philanthropist, teacher, academic, naval officer and political advisor |
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| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Notable works | Tales of the South Pacific (1946) |
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James Albert Michener (/ˈmɪtʃnər/; February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 books, the majority of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Michener was known for the popularity of his works; he had numerous bestsellers and works selected for Book of the Month Club. He was also known for his meticulous research behind the books.
Michener's novels include Tales of the South Pacific for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948, Hawaii, The Drifters, Centennial, The Source, The Fires of Spring, Chesapeake, Caribbean, Caravans, Alaska, Texas and Poland. His non-fiction works include Iberia, about his travels in Spain and Portugal; his memoir titled The World Is My Home, and Sports in America. Return to Paradise combines fictional short stories with Michener's factual descriptions of the Pacific areas where they take place.
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