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
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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