Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (1948) Winner
James A. Michener
ジェームズ・エー・ミッチェナー
Jeimuzu A. Mitchenā
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1907-02-03 （Doylestown, Pennsylvania）
- Died
- 1997-10-16 （Austin, Texas） age 90
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Quaker
- Residence History
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania → Austin, Texas
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Philanthropist, Teacher, Academic, Naval officer, Political advisor
- Active Years
- 1947-1997
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | — | English and History | Bachelor of Arts | 1925-1929 | United States |
| University of St Andrews | — | — | — | 1929-1931 | United Kingdom |
| University of Northern Colorado | — | Education | Master of Arts | — | United States |
Swarthmore College
English and History
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Period:
1925-1929
Year of Graduation:
1929
Country:
United States
summa cum laude
University of St Andrews
Period:
1929-1931
Country:
United Kingdom
Study abroad
University of Northern Colorado
Education
Degree:
Master of Arts
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | Tales of the South Pacific | — | Columbia University | 受賞 |
| 1977 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | — | — | President of the United States | 受賞 |
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
1948
Work:
Tales of the South Pacific
Organization:
Columbia University
Result:
受賞
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1977
Organization:
President of the United States
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
St. Louis Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (1981) Winner
Works
Major Works
Tales of the South Pacific
1947 Historical fictionCollection of short stories set in the South Pacific during World War II.
WarCultural exchangeRomance
Adaptations
- [Musical] South Pacific / Rodgers and Hammerstein (1949)
- [Film] South Pacific (1958)
Hawaii
1959 Historical fictionEpic novel spanning centuries of Hawaiian history.
ImmigrationCultural fusionColonialism
Adaptations
- [Film] Hawaii (1966)
Centennial
1974 Historical fictionHistory of Colorado from geologic origins to modern times.
PioneeringFamily sagaAmerican West
Adaptations
- [TV miniseries] Centennial (1978)
Bibliography
- Tales of the South Pacific
- Hawaii
- Centennial
Adaptations
- South Pacific (musical, films)
- Centennial (TV miniseries)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Meticulous historical researchEpic family sagasGeographic locales
- Recurring Motifs
- Multi-generational storiesCultural and historical changesDetailed depictions of places
Health
-
Kidney disease1993-1997Underwent dialysis for four years, chose to end treatment
Legacy
Author of over 40 epic historical novels, many bestsellers. Major philanthropist funding museums and writing programs.
Museums
- James A. Michener Art Museum Doylestown, Pennsylvania Opened in 1988
Archives
- James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado
In Popular Culture
- Numerous adaptations into films and TV miniseries
Quotes
-
The World Is My Home
Source: Memoir The World Is My Home (1992)
Trivia
- Unknown biological parents, raised by adoptive Quaker mother
- Pronunciation of name uncertain
- Sold over 75 million books worldwide