| The Fires of Spring Contributor(s): Michener, James A. (Author), Berry, Steve (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0345483057 ISBN-13: 9780345483058 Publisher: Dial Press OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1987 Annotation: "A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters." THE ATLANTIC David Harper was an orphan, loney and impoverished. But his longing to embrace the world that abandoned him was stronger than the harsh realities. And even though he's a con man and petty thief at a carnival, he still dreams. For it was there that David learned about love and about women--all of whom taught him the riches of himself. Here is a rich segment of American life--a magic blend of longing and wisdom, saltiness, simplicity, and compassion. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Action & Adventure - Fiction | Thrillers - Suspense |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.48" W x 8.24" (0.97 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An intimate early novel from James A. Michener, now remembered as the beloved master of the historical epic, The Fires of Spring unfolds with the bittersweet drama of a boy's perilous journey into manhood. David Harper is an orphan, seemingly doomed to loneliness and poverty. As an adolescent con artist and petty thief, David spends his days grifting at an amusement park, the place where he first learns about women and the mysteries of love. Soon he discovers that his longing to embrace the world is stronger than the harsh realities that constrain him. Featuring autobiographical touches from Michener's own life story, The Fires of Spring is more than a novel: It's a rich slice of American life, brimming with wisdom, longing, and compassion. Praise for The Fires of Spring "A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters."--The Atlantic "Heartfelt . . . immensely readable . . . Michener is a born writer."--The New York Times "Michener is a gifted storyteller."--Kirkus Reviews "Brilliantly done."--Library Journal |
