James A. Michener
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1907-02-03
- Died
- 1997-10-1
- Works
- 207
Top works
- אהבה בטרם קיץ
- A special report to the stockholders & employees of Hawaiian Airlines on the trans-Pacific route case
- Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold Level
- Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold
- The Arts in Renewal
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Known for
- The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker — Himself - Special Guest2003
- Spain: The Land and the Legend — Self1978
- The Dick Cavett Show — Self - Guest1968
- The Mike Douglas Show — Self1961
- What's My Line? — Self - Panelist1950
- The Ed Sullivan Show — Self1948
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- 31
- Total plays
- 571
James Albert Michener (February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which are novels of sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in a particular geographic locale and incorporating historical facts into the story as well. Michener was known for the meticulous research behind his work. Michener's major books include Tales of the South Pacific (for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948) <a href="https://www.last.fm
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Key facts
- Born
- James Albert Michener , ( 1907-02-03 ) February 3, 1907, Doylestown, Pennsylvania , U.S.
- Died
- October 16, 1997 (1997-10-16) (aged 90), Austin, Texas , U.S.
- Occupation
- Author philanthropist teacher academic naval officer political advisor
- Education
- Swarthmore College ( BA ), University of St Andrews , University of Northern Colorado ( MA )
- Genre
- Historical fiction
- Notable works
- Tales of the South Pacific (1946)
- Notable awards
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (1948), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977)
- Spouses
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Key dates
- Born
- 3 February 1907
- Died
- 16 October 1997
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- James
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Doylestown
- Place of death
- Austin
- Occupation
- art collector
- Employer
- Macmillan Inc.
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
Article
James Albert Michener (/ˈmɪtʃənər/ or /ˈmɪtʃnər/; February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his books.
Michener's books include his first book, 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; Space; Poland; and The Bridges at Toko-ri. His non-fiction works include Iberia, about his travels in Spain and Portugal; his memoir, 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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