About “The Fires of Spring”
The Fires of Spring is a partially autobiographical novel that follows the early life of David Harper, a young orphan, as he navigates his search for meaning and romance in pre-World War II Pennsylvania. The story begins in a poorhouse and continues through Harper's formative years up to the time of World War II, without fixed dates in the opening sections.
Praise for “The Fires of Spring”
“A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters.”
“Heartfelt . . . immensely readable . . . Michener is a born writer.”
“Michener is a gifted storyteller.”
Book details
- Published
- 1949
- Latest edition
- 1949 · ISBN 9780345483058
- ISBN
- 9780345483058
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Fires of Spring?
The Fires of Spring by James A. Michener has 480 pages.
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