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The Asian Saga is a series of six novels written by James Clavell between 1962 and 1993. The novels all centre on Europeans in Asia, and together explore the impact on East and West of the meeting of these two distinct civilizations.
Clavell is best known for his Asian Saga novels, a number of which have had television adaptations. Clavell also wrote such screenplays as those for The Fly (1958), based on the short story by George Langelaan , and The Great Escape (1963), based on the personal account of Paul Brickhill .
The Asian Saga is a series of six novels written by James Clavell between 1962 and 1993. The novels all center on Europeans in Asia, and together they explore the impact on East and West of the meeting of these two distinct civilizations.
Unlike the other Asian Saga novels, Noble House is not closely based on a specific series of events, but is more a snapshot of the 1960s in Hong Kong, serving as a capsule history of Jardine Matheson against the backdrop of the impending Vietnam War and the recent Kim Philby defection.
- James Clavell
- 1981
The Asian Saga “A dramatic, utterly engrossing novel… James Clavell is a spellbinding storyteller, a brilliant observer, a man who understands much and forgives much.”
Jun 1, 1975 · Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but also one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan.
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Feb 19, 2024 · James Clavell’s Asian Saga Order is a remarkable series of novels, spanning several centuries and exploring the interactions between the West and the East. It showcases Clavell’s deep understanding of Asian cultures and histories.
