by James A. Michener · Fawcett · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780449217498
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«Caribbean» is the historical novel by James A. Michener, published by Fawcett in paperback (832 pages, in English).
The novel spans more than seven centuries of Caribbean history: from the Arawaks and the arrival of Columbus to the pirates, the Haitian slave revolt, and the rise of Fidel Castro. Michener weaves fictional and real characters into a tale of revolution, romance, and conflict that portrays the diversity and weight of colonialism on the islands.
The work was originally published in 1989; this edition is from 1990 and was a main selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.
Suitable for readers of historical fiction seeking an epic narrative set in the Caribbean.
James Albert Michener was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his books.
