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James A. Michener expands the world he crafted in *Tales of the South Pacific* with this set of short stories that explore life on the islands after the war. The narratives are inter‑connected, sharing characters, themes, and locales, and they capture the cultural shifts and enduring spirit of the South Pacific communities in the post‑war era.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: James A. Michener
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