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Learning from Shogun, Japanese History and Western Fantasy
Japanese History and Western Fantasy
Book • 1993
'Learning from Shogun: Japanese History and Western Fantasy', edited by Henry Smith, examines the cultural impact of James Clavell's novel 'Shogun' and its role in shaping Western perceptions of Japan.
The book gathers essays from various scholars, exploring the novel's historical accuracy, cultural representations, and its reception in both Japan and the West.
It analyzes how 'Shogun' has influenced popular understanding of Japanese history, samurai culture, and East-West relations.
The essays dissect the ways in which the novel perpetuates or challenges stereotypes, and the broader implications of its success.
By critically examining the novel's portrayal of Japan, the book encourages readers to consider the complexities of cultural exchange and the role of fiction in shaping historical narratives.
The book gathers essays from various scholars, exploring the novel's historical accuracy, cultural representations, and its reception in both Japan and the West.
It analyzes how 'Shogun' has influenced popular understanding of Japanese history, samurai culture, and East-West relations.
The essays dissect the ways in which the novel perpetuates or challenges stereotypes, and the broader implications of its success.
By critically examining the novel's portrayal of Japan, the book encourages readers to consider the complexities of cultural exchange and the role of fiction in shaping historical narratives.
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Mentioned by Robert Lamb to point out that ninjas in the novel Shogun reflect the romanticization of the ninja in modern Japanese popular entertainment.
From the Vault: The Ninja, Part 1
