Discover books similar to "Centennial"

James A. Michener

The Source

If you enjoyed 'Centennial' for its sweeping historical narrative and detailed exploration of a single location, you may also like 'The Source'. This novel traces the history of a fictional town in Israel, from prehistoric times to the present day, through the stories of its inhabitants. Like 'Centennial', it is a rich and expansive work that offers a fascinating look at the intersection of human history and the natural world.

James A. Michener

Hawaii

Another classic from James A. Michener, 'Hawaii' is a sweeping historical novel that follows the development of the Hawaiian Islands from their volcanic formation to the modern day. If you enjoyed the epic scope and attention to detail in 'Centennial', you will find much to love in this novel, which offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a unique and fascinating place.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

If you enjoyed the historical and sociological aspects of 'Centennial', you may also enjoy 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. This novel follows the Joad family as they travel from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression, in search of work and a better life. Like 'Centennial', it is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which historical events can shape and transform individuals and communities.

Upton Sinclair

The Jungle

For readers who appreciated the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair is another classic work that is well worth exploring. Set in the meatpacking district of Chicago at the turn of the 20th century, this novel follows the struggles of a Lithuanian immigrant family as they confront the harsh realities of life in the city. Through its vivid and unflinching portrayal of the lives of working-class Americans, 'The Jungle' offers a powerful critique of the social and economic systems that perpetuate inequality and exploitation.

Annie Dillard

The Living

If you enjoyed the naturalistic elements of 'Centennial', you may also enjoy 'The Living' by Annie Dillard. This novel is a sweeping and ambitious work that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, as seen through the eyes of a young couple who settle in the Pacific Northwest in the late 19th century. Like 'Centennial', it is a rich and evocative work that offers a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which we are shaped and influenced by the world around us.

Elmer Kelton

The Time It Never Rained

For readers who appreciated the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', 'The Time It Never Rained' by Elmer Kelton is another classic work that is well worth exploring. Set in rural Texas during a devastating drought in the 1950s, this novel follows the struggles of a ranching family as they confront the challenges of a changing world. Like 'Centennial', it is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which historical events can shape and transform individuals and communities.

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

The Big Sky

If you enjoyed the epic scope and vivid historical detail of 'Centennial', you may also enjoy 'The Big Sky' by A.B. Guthrie Jr. This novel is a sweeping and ambitious work that follows a group of fur trappers as they journey across the American West in the early 19th century. Like 'Centennial', it is a rich and evocative work that offers a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which the natural world can shape and transform us.

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

The Way West

Another classic from A.B. Guthrie Jr., 'The Way West' is a sweeping and ambitious work that follows a group of settlers as they journey across the American West in the mid-19th century. If you enjoyed the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', you will find much to love in this novel, which offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the American frontier, and the people who settled it.

Walter Van Tilburg Clark

The Ox-Bow Incident

If you enjoyed the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', you may also enjoy 'The Ox-Bow Incident' by Walter Van Tilburg Clark. This novel is a powerful and moving exploration of mob violence and the breakdown of social order in the American West. Set in Nevada in the 1880s, it follows a group of vigilantes as they pursue a trio of suspected cattle thieves, and raises important questions about justice, morality, and the nature of community.

Owen Wister

The Virginian

For readers who appreciated the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', 'The Virginian' by Owen Wister is another classic work that is well worth exploring. Set in Wyoming in the late 19th century, this novel follows the story of a young cowboy as he navigates the challenges and dangers of life on the frontier. Like 'Centennial', it is a rich and evocative work that offers a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which the natural world can shape and transform us.

Arthur Miller

The Crucible

If you enjoyed the historical and sociological themes of 'Centennial', you may also enjoy 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller. This play is a powerful and moving exploration of the Salem witch trials, and the ways in which fear, hysteria, and prejudice can lead to the destruction of innocent lives. Like 'Centennial', it is a rich and nuanced portrait of a historical event, and the people who lived through it, and offers a powerful critique of the social and political systems that perpetuate injustice and oppression.