Return to Paradise

Stories

By James A. Michener | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific—from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea—through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener’s many fans around the globe, Return to Paradise is a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century.
 
Praise for Return to Paradise
 
“A brilliant book and a worthy successor to Tales of the South Pacific.”—The Atlanta Constitution
 
“This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.”—The New York Times
 
“There’s drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.”—Kirkus Reviews

Editions of Return to Paradise

Hardcover
ISBN 9780394442914
Paperback
ISBN 9780449200773
Paperback
ISBN 9780449206508
Paperback
ISBN 9780812986778
EBook
ISBN 9780804151467
Audiobook
ISBN 9780736630306
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781101922071
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781101922088

Read an Excerpt

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific—from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea—through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener’s many fans around the globe, Return to Paradise is a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century.
 
Praise for Return to Paradise
 
“A brilliant book and a worthy successor to Tales of the South Pacific.”—The Atlanta Constitution
 
“This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.”—The New York Times
 
“There’s drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.”—Kirkus Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return to Paradise about?

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific—from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea—through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener’s many fans around the globe, Return to Paradise is a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century.
 
Praise for Return to Paradise
 
“A brilliant book and a worthy successor to Tales of the South Pacific.”—The Atlanta Constitution
 
“This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.”—The New York Times
 
“There’s drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.”—Kirkus Reviews

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Return to Paradise?

Fiction > Historical fiction

Where can I read a sample of Return to Paradise?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394442914

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Return to Paradise?

James A. Michener

Who is the Publisher of the book Return to Paradise?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Return to Paradise is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394442914) and paperback(ISBN 9780449200773) and paperback(ISBN 9780449206508) and paperback(ISBN 9780812986778) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151467) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736630306) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922071) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922088)

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