Tales of the South PacificMacmillan, 1974 - 326 Seiten "Tales of the South Pacific "is the iconic, Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece that inspired a Broadway classic and launched the career of James A. Michener, one of America s most beloved storytellers. This thrilling work invites the reader to enter the exotic world of the South Pacific and luxuriate in the endless ocean, the coconut palms, the waves breaking into spray against the reefs, the full moon rising behind the volcanoes. And yet here also are the men and women caught up in the heady drama of World War II: the young Marine who falls for a beautiful Tonkinese girl; the Navy nurse whose prejudices are challenged by a French aristocrat; and all the soldiers and sailors preparing for war against the seemingly peaceful backdrop of a tropical paradise. Praise for James A. Michener and "Tales of the South Pacific" "" Truly one of the most remarkable books to come out of [World War II] . . . Michener is a born storyteller. "The New York Times" Riveting and emotional . . . Ever since James Michener wrote "Tales of the South Pacific, "the dreamers among us have been searching for our own Bali Ha i. "The Washington Post" "" Atmospheric . . . ["Tales of the South Pacific" marks] the beginning of Michener s long exploration of what happens when cultures connect, or fail to. "Los Angeles Times" Few writers changed the face of American fiction as profoundly as did James Michener. "San Francisco Chronicle"" |
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... Noumea . But if we ever need planes in an emergency , we must be able to fly them up to Noumea from New Zea- land and Australia . " He slashed his thumb boldly from Guadalcanal to Auckland . " That's the life line . " Now if you'll look ...
... Noumea . But if we ever need planes in an emergency , we must be able to fly them up to Noumea from New Zea- land and Australia . " He slashed his thumb boldly from Guadalcanal to Auckland . " That's the life line . " Now if you'll look ...
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... Noumea , but you ain't in Noumea . " Still , the skirt seemed such a wonderful present for a girl that Joe bought it . He wrapped it carefully , addressed the package to Essie Schultz , Perkasie , Pennsylvania , and had it censored ...
... Noumea , but you ain't in Noumea . " Still , the skirt seemed such a wonderful present for a girl that Joe bought it . He wrapped it carefully , addressed the package to Essie Schultz , Perkasie , Pennsylvania , and had it censored ...
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... Noumea ! This time Tony was right ! There was whiskey in Noumea . Barrels of it . Using our official permit , we bought $ 350 worth and then tossed in all the spare cash we had . We traded our dynamotors , ice machine , electric iron ...
... Noumea ! This time Tony was right ! There was whiskey in Noumea . Barrels of it . Using our official permit , we bought $ 350 worth and then tossed in all the spare cash we had . We traded our dynamotors , ice machine , electric iron ...
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The South Pacific | 9 |
Coral Sea | 13 |
Mutiny | 26 |
Urheberrecht | |
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