Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
Tales of the South Pacific
by James A. Michener
Summary
A series of interconnected stories based on Michener's experiences as a naval officer in the Pacific Theater during WWII. It explores the boredom, beauty, and racial tensions of wartime life.
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Historical Context & Significance
This was Michener's debut; it was famously adapted into the hit Broadway musical "South Pacific" by Rodgers and Hammerstein.