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power to the J · 11th December 2007, 12:23 AM

Hi all.

I just finished James Clavell's epic Shogun and was wondering if anybody knows of other fiction that represents Japan in that time period as well?

Talysia · 11th December 2007, 03:30 PM

Well, there are a few titles in here that might help.

Japanese historical fiction

If there are any new additions to this, I'll be happy to find out myself.

Tanegashima · 11th December 2007, 11:20 PM

Silence by Shusaku Endo...absolutely amazing book

power to the J · 12th December 2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the help. I'll check them out.

paranoid marvin · 12th December 2007, 06:47 PM

It might sound obvious , but... Taipan? (by the same author)

BTW did you know there was a mini-series based on Shogun? It's really quite good

power to the J · 13th December 2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paranoid marvin

It might sound obvious , but... Taipan? (by the same author)

BTW did you know there was a mini-series based on Shogun? It's really quite good

I should have mentioned I've read the others by him.

I heard about the mini-series but never watched it. If I can get my hands on it I'll watch for sure.

pyan · 13th December 2007, 07:08 PM

Here you go, Power:

Shogun DVD : TV Shows and Series On Dvd from TVAddicts

I remember seeing this the first time around....recommended!

power to the J · 13th December 2007, 07:26 PM

Oh wow! That was quick.

Thanks for the site.

Horizon · 26th December 2007, 11:40 PM

You might as well read the rest of the Asia Saga to be honest, starting with as was all ready stated, Tai-Pan before moving on to Gai-Jin.

Rothgar · 27th December 2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by power to the J

I just finished James Clavell's epic Shogun and was wondering if anybody knows of other fiction that represents Japan in that time period as well?

I have not gotten around to reading any of Clavell's books besides Shogun yet but some other stories of Japanese culture that I would recommend are:

Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa (One of my all-time favorite books)
Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa
Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan by Giles Milton (This is supposed to be more of the true story Shogun is based upon. I found it very interesting.)
The Last Samurai: Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina
The 47 Ronin Story translated by John Allyn

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Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4,674 Blog Entries: 17	Re: Like Shogun? Well, there are a few titles in here that might help. Japanese historical fiction If there are any new additions to this, I'll be happy to find out myself.

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Tanegashima Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 42	Re: Like Shogun? Silence by Shusaku Endo...absolutely amazing book

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power to the J Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 141	Re: Like Shogun? Thanks for the help. I'll check them out.

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paranoid marvin Run VT Erroll! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,332	Re: Like Shogun? It might sound obvious , but... Taipan? (by the same author) BTW did you know there was a mini-series based on Shogun? It's really quite good

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pyan Cogito ergo doleo... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 7,915	Re: Like Shogun? Here you go, Power: Shogun DVD : TV Shows and Series On Dvd from TVAddicts I remember seeing this the first time around....recommended!

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