Description
James Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece transports readers to the exotic islands of the South Pacific during World War II, where soldiers, sailors, nurses, and civilians navigate the complexities of war, love, and human connection. Through interconnected stories of unforgettable characters—including a young Marine captivated by a beautiful Tonkinese girl and a nurse torn between duty and romance with a French planter—Michener captures the poignant drama of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. With lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, the novel explores themes of passion, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love amid the chaos of global conflict. Michener's gift for storytelling brings the lush tropical landscape and the human heart to vivid life, creating a timeless portrait of hope and longing in a paradise shadowed by war.
Available Editions
paperback
Fawcett
Published Jan 1, 1974
388 pages
ISBN: 9780449206522
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Details
First Published
1947
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener.