by James A. Michener · Plaza & Janés · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788401490248
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«Sayonara» is the romantic novel by James A. Michener, published by Plaza & Janés in paperback (267 pages, in Spanish).
Set in occupied postwar Japan, the novel follows Major Lloyd Gruver, an American military officer whose life changes when he meets Hana-ogi, a young Japanese woman. Their relationship, frowned upon by the prejudices of the era, reflects the clash between American and Japanese culture.
This copy belongs to the Los Jet collection by Plaza & Janés, number 24, with a translation by León Mirlas; the work was originally published in 1953.
For readers of romantic and historical novels, with an interest in postwar Japan and the encounter between cultures.
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.
