Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • James Michener: An American author, specifically known for being a writer of lengthy, meticulously researched historical novels. His works often explore the formation and cultural history of specific geographic regions.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I am reading a novel by James Michener about the Caribbean.
  • James Michener won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948 for his first book, "Tales of the South Pacific".
  • The library has a large collection of books by James Michener.

Advanced Usage

• As a reference point for a genre: The name "James Michener" is often used to denote a particular style of epic, multi-generational historical fiction.
  • His latest book is a real James Michener-style saga, covering centuries of family history.

Variants and Related Words

• Micheneresque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the expansive, detailed historical writing style of James Michener.
  • The author's Micheneresque approach made the 800-page history of the region utterly compelling.

Synonyms

• Historical novelist: A writer who specializes in novels set in the past.
• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.

Related Phrases

• In the tradition of Michener: Describing a work that follows the model of his extensive, place-centered historical narratives.
  • This new epic about Alaska is written in the tradition of Michener.

Noun

1. United States writer of historical novels (1907-1997)