Hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans. Micheners historical fiction, poland, is remarkable. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the countrys tribulations. Once again james michener turned in a stellar performance with this novel. Hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and. A brief summary of the book poland by james michener. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Best known for his novels, he wrote epic and detailed works classified as fictional documentaries. It dives into the heart of the country its people, culture, art, music, landscape, traditions, rituals in. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems wit. The washington post a michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. A michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. I spent an entire year reading through the novels of james michener, especially the saga novels of the 1970s and 80s. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers.
From the javaborn van doorn family tree springs two great branches. Poland is a 1983 historical fiction novel by james michener. In the process, i discovered an american master i never suspected existed. And while much of the story is interesting, some of it is quite boring.
Dont worry, the video is a much more brief summary than the title. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james michener s poland teems with vivid events and unforgettable characters in the sweeping span of eight tumultuous. In the sweeping span of eight tumultuous centuries, three polish families live out their destinies and the drama of a nationin the grand tradition of a great james michener saga. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep pietyand the possibility of m. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. Michener has 147 books on goodreads with 497604 ratings. Michener, 1096 pages, book is very good plus, blue cloth with a light overall wear, no jacket, no previous owner bookplate or writing, very clean texas map end papers, text is fine, all and all a very nice inscribed james a. Hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the.
As one wag has said, pretty soon we will hear from somebody up there who has seen the page proofs of a new 1,000page novel called heaven by james a. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. But poland was the prime mover of the crash of the soviet union. The washington post book world vast, sprawling, and eclectic in population and geography, the state has just the sort of largerthanlife history that lends itself to mr. His books include tales of the south pacific, hawaii, the drifters, texas, and poland.
Poland by james a michener used books and rare books. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. The first edition of the novel was published in 1985, and was written by james a. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Michener 19071997, based on the history of the lone star state. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 1472 pages and is available in paperback format. Michener and published in 1983 detailing the times and tribulations of three interconnected polish families the. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three polish families live out their destinies.
Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction. He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. I have no rights to the book poland and i do not claim any.
Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Michener, whose novels hurtle from the far reaches of history to the dark corners of the world, paints an intoxicating portrait of a land whose past and present are as turbulent, fascinating, and colorful as any other on earth. James michener, in full james albert michener, born february 3, 1907. About poland a michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience.
Michener traveled far, in space as in time, and he wrote about most of the places he visited. The dullest, if timeliest, history lesson yet from michener junior collegefollowing three polish clans noble, pettynoble, peasant from 1204 a. James albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american writer. Never before has michener been so bold about using his. Michener s monumental saga chronicles the epic history of texas, from its spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one of america s most affluent, diverse, and provocative states. The book was written prior to the breakdown of the soviet union and the dispersion of its satellites. Michener s masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents, who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. James michener 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. The man who really prompted michener s move to texas was governor bill clements. They are about the lives of many generations in a particular place. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition to the length of his novels 900 pages was a short novel for him. Reconsidering the astonishing literary legacy of james. For a little bit more information about poland s history, this video. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.
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