James Clavell

A James Clavell is a person who was a british-american novelist and screenwriter.

• AKA: James Clavell (1921-1994), James duMaresq Clavell, Charles Edmund duMaresq Clavell, Author of Shogun.
• Context:
  • He can typically write asian historical fiction novels with western protagonist perspectives.
  • He can typically incorporate historical research into fictional narrative frameworks.
  • He can typically explore cultural understanding themes through cross-cultural encounters.
  • He can often depict political power dynamics within asian historical contexts.
  • He can often create multi-generational sagas spanning historical periods.
  • He can range from being a Prisoner of War to being a Bestselling Author, depending on his life period.
  • He can range from being a British Citizen to being an American Citizen, depending on his citizenship period.
  • He can range from being a Screenwriter to being a Novelist, depending on his career focus.
  • He can range from being a War Veteran to being a Literary Figure, depending on his life phase.
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• Examples:
  • James Clavell Novels, such as:
    • "King Rat" Novel based on prisoner of war experience.
    • "Tai-Pan" Novel depicting hong kong founding.
    • "Shogun" Novel portraying feudal japan.
    • "Noble House" Novel exploring modern hong kong.
    • "Whirlwind" Novel covering iranian revolution.
    • "Gai-Jin" Novel describing japan opening.
  • James Clavell Screenplays, such as:
    • The Fly (1958) Screenplay for science fiction film.
    • To Sir, with Love Screenplay for drama film.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Academic Historian, who lacks fiction writing.
  • Japanese Author, who lacks western cultural origin.
  • Contemporary Fiction Writer, who lacks historical focus.
• See: Novelist, Screenwriter, Historical Fiction Author, British-American Person, World War II Veteran, "Shogun" Novel, Asian Historical Fiction.

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