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James Clavell
AuthorBooks · Second hand1921-1994
Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell, known as James Clavell, was a British and American writer, filmmaker and a British Army officer during the Second World War. He is best known for his Asian Saga novels, a number of which have had television and film adaptations.
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Birth
1921
Death
1994
First book
1958
Years writing
36
James Clavell was born in Sydney and enjoyed a prolific career as a novelist, screenwriter, and film director.
His famous Asian Saga consists of six novels, including the critically acclaimed work Shōgun.
Clavell's experience as a prisoner of war during World War II deeply influenced his narrative style.
His novel Shōgun is inspired by the true story of the English navigator William Adams in feudal Japan.
Beyond his literary success, Clavell left an indelible mark on the film industry with multiple adaptations of his works.