Deep river
Main Author: | Endō, Shūsaku, 1923-1996. |
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Other Authors: | Gessel, Van C. |
Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English Japanese |
Published: |
New York :
New Directons,
1994.
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Physical Description: |
216 p. ; 21 cm. |
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ISBN: |
0811212890 (acid-free paper) |
Author Notes: |
Endo graduated from Keio University and then journeyed to France after the war to continue his studies, but was forced to return to Japan because of illness. After a period of convalescence Endo decided on a writing career, publishing his first novel, Shiroihito, in 1955. His novel The Samurai, published in the United States in 1996, is considered one of his finest works. His novel Silence, was made into a major motion picture and premiered in November 2016. Endo's reputation is due in part to his exploration of moral dilemma as it relates to divergent cultures. Endo has won many literary awards. In 1982 he was elected to the Japan Arts Academy. Shusaku Endo died in 1996. (Bowker Author Biography) |