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Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise

Adventure
Pages
437
Published
1951
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of interconnected short stories takes readers back to the South Pacific islands. Set after the end of World War II, these tales explore the lives and experiences of various characters in a region forever changed by conflict. It serves as a companion to 'Tales of the South Pacific,' offering new perspectives on this vibrant part of the world.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousReflectiveNostalgic

Genres

Adventure

About the author

J
James A. Michener

James A. Michener was born in 1907 and raised by a Quaker woman in Pennsylvania. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy and traveled across the Pacific. His Tales of the South Pacific won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947. He lived with his wife in Austin, Texas. He was director of the Texas Center for Writers at the University of Texas.