[PAR] [TLE] James A. Michener [SEP] James Albert Michener ( ; February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.  Michener was known for the popularity of his works; he had numerous bestsellers and works selected for Book of the Month Club.  He was also known for his meticulous research behind the books. [PAR] [TLE] South Pacific (1958 film) [SEP] South Pacific is a 1958 American romantic musical film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "South Pacific", which in turn based on James A. Michener's short-story collection "Tales of the South Pacific".  The film, directed by Joshua Logan, starred Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr and Ray Walston in the leading roles with Juanita Hall as Bloody Mary, the part that she had played in the original stage production.  The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning the Academy Award for Best Sound for Fred Hynes.
[PAR] [TLE] James A. Michener [ SEP ] James Albert Michener ( ; February 3 , 1907 – October 16 , 1997 ) was an American author of more than 40 books , most of which were fictional , lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history . Michener was known for the popularity of his works ; he had numerous bestsellers and works selected for Book of the Month Club . He was also known for his meticulous research behind the books . [PAR] [TLE] South Pacific ( 1958 film ) [ SEP ] South Pacific is a 1958 American romantic musical film based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical " South Pacific " , which in turn based on James A. Michener 's short - story collection " Tales of the South Pacific " . The film , directed by Joshua Logan , starred Rossano Brazzi , Mitzi Gaynor , John Kerr and Ray Walston in the leading roles with Juanita Hall as Bloody Mary , the part that she had played in the original stage production . The film was nominated for three Academy Awards , winning the Academy Award for Best Sound for Fred Hynes .
What was the nationality of the author of "Tales of the South Pacific"?
What was the nationality of the author of " Tales of the South Pacific " ?
American
American