"Shogun" Novel

A "Shogun" Novel is a novel that portrays feudal japan through western protagonist perspective in historical fiction genre.

• AKA: Shogun (1975), James Clavell's Shogun, Shogun: A Novel of Japan.
• Context:
  • It can typically explore cultural clash themes through east-west encounters.
  • It can typically portray feudal japan political systems through samurai culture depictions.
  • It can typically feature english navigator protagonists experiencing cultural transformations.
  • It can often demonstrate japanese language complexity through translation challenges.
  • It can often incorporate historical figures through fictionalized representations.
  • It can range from being a Historical Adventure Novel to being a Political Intrigue Novel, depending on its narrative focus.
  • It can range from being a Romance Novel to being a War Novel, depending on its plot emphasis.
  • It can range from being a Character Study Novel to being an Epic Novel, depending on its narrative scope.
  • It can range from being a Cultural Education Novel to being a Entertainment Novel, depending on its reader interpretation.
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• Examples:
  • Novel Characters, such as:
    • John Blackthorne Character for english navigator protagonist.
    • Toranaga Character for japanese warlord character.
    • Mariko Character for translator love interest.
  • Novel Themes, such as:
    • Honor versus Survival Theme for moral conflict.
    • Cultural Adaptation Theme for transformation narrative.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • "The Last Samurai" Film, which lacks literary origin.
  • Japanese Historical Non-Fiction, which lacks fictional narrative.
  • "Memoirs of a Geisha" Novel, which uses japanese protagonist perspective.
• See: James Clavell, Historical Fiction Novel, Feudal Japan, Cultural Clash Narrative, 1975 Publication, NBC Miniseries Adaptation, Asian Historical Fiction.

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