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James Clavell

James Clavell (born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell; October 10, 1924 – September 6, 1994) was an Australian-born British author, screenwriter, and director, best known for his Asian Saga consisting of 6 novels, including the critically acclaimed Shōgun (1975). This epic historical novel, inspired by the story of English navigator William Adams, explores cultural clashes and survival in feudal Japan. It became an international bestseller and has been adapted twice for television: first as a groundbreaking NBC miniseries in 1980 and more recently in 2024 as a critically praised FX/Hulu series.

Clavell’s experiences as a World War II prisoner of war in a Japanese camp deeply influenced his works, which are celebrated for their rich cultural detail and historical depth. In addition to his novels, he wrote screenplays for films such as The Great Escape (1963) and directed To Sir, with Love (1967). Naturalized as an American citizen later in life, Clavell left a legacy of storytelling that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. He passed away in Vevey, Switzerland, at the age of 69.

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American novelist (1921-1994)

Born 10 October 1924
Died 7 September 1994

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  • Cover of: James Clavell's King Rat.
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  • Cover of: Tai-Pan
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    Cover of edition taipannovelofhon00clav Cover of edition taipan00jame_0 First published in 1966 — 39 editions
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  • Cover of: Noble House: the epic novel of modern Hong Kong
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  • Cover of: Shogun: Volume 1 of 2
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  • Cover of: Gai-Jin: the epic novel of the birth of Modern Japan
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    Cover of edition gaijinepicnovelo0000clav Cover of edition gaijinnovelofjap0000clav Cover of edition gaijinnovelofjap00clav Cover of edition gaijin0000clav_g2n3 First published in 1993 — 18 editions
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  • Cover of: James Clavell's Whirlwind.: Volume One: Books One and Two
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    Cover of edition whirlwind00clav Cover of edition jamesclavellswhi0000clav Cover of edition whirlwind0000clav Cover of edition whirlwind01clav Cover of edition jamesclavellswhi00jame Cover of edition whirlwind00jame First published in 1986 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: Tai-Pan: a novel of Hong Kong

    First published in 1966 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: Shōgun: a novel of Japan
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    First published in 1994 — 6 editions
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  • Cover of: The Children's Story
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    First published in 1966 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: Escape

    First published in 1995 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: Shogun: A Novel of Japan

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    First published in 1982 — 4 editions
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American novelist (1921-1994)

Born 10 October 1924
Died 7 September 1994

Subjects

Fiction, History, Fiction, historical, general, British, Fiction, general, Historical fiction, Hong kong (china), fiction, Businesspeople, Japan, fiction, Businessmen, Helicopter industry, Historical Fiction, War stories, Adventure ficiton, Adventure fiction, Americans, Americans in Iran, British in Iran, British in Japan, Canadians in Iran, Catholic Church, Fiction in English, Fiction, war & military, Fins in Iran, French in Iran

Places

Japan, China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China), Great Britain, Iran, United States, Anjiro, Asia, Australia, Edo, Grande-Bretagne, Hongkong, Izu, Japón, Kyoto, Kyushu, Osaka, Sekigahara

People

Akechi Jinsai (Akechi Mitsuhide), Carlo dell'Aqua (Alessandro Valignano), Ferriera, Genjiko (Oeyo), Goroda (Oda Nobunaga), Harima (Arima Harunobu), Ishido Kazunari (Ishida Mitsunari), Johann Vinck (Jan Joosten van Lodensteijn), John Blackthorne (Miura Anjin - William Adams), Kasigi Omi (Honda Masazumi), Kasigi Yabu (Honda Masanobu), Kiyama (Konishi Yukinaga), Martin Alvito (João Rodrigues), Michael (Miguel Chijiwa), Nakamura Yaemon (Toyotomi Hideyori), Ochiba (Yodo-dono), Onoshi (Otani Yoshitsugu), Spillbergen (Jacob Quaeckernaeck), Sugiyama (Maeda Toshiie), Taiko Nakamura (Toyotomi Hideyoshi), Toda Buntaro (Hosokawa Tadaoki), Toda Hiro-matsu (Hosokawa Fujitaka), Toda Mariko (Hosokawa Gracia), Toda Saruji (Hosokawa Tadatoshi), Yoshi Naga (Matsudaira Tadayoshi)

Time

Tokugawa period, 1600-1868, 19th century, Revolution, 1979, 1600, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 1568-1600, Edo period, 1600-1868

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Alternative names

  • J. Clavell
  • James Clave
  • Clavell,James
  • James; James Clavell Clavell
  • James Clavell;
  • J Clavell
  • James CLAVELL
  • james clavell
  • Clavell, J.
  • Clavel, James

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