In india, four japanese tourists converge on the river ganges in search of absolution. Buy deep river by shusaku, endo from amazons fiction books store. Shusaku endos new york times bestselling classic novel of enduring faith in dangerous times, soon to be a major motion picture directed by martin scorsese, starring andrew garfield, liam neeson, and adam driversilence i regard as a masterpiece, a lucid and. Synopsis thirty years lie between the leading contemporary japanese writer shusaku endo s justly famed silence and his powerful new novel deep river, a book which is both a summation and a pinnacle of his work. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on deep river by shusaku endo. Each of these tourists goes to india for different purposes and with different expectations. In deep river, author shusaku endo follows the paths of four japanese people on a tour of india that, for each of them, is a pilgrimage. Deep river by shusaku endo translated from the japanese by van. Conflicts a bit too neatly resolved, but saved from mawkishness by strong and original characters. One of these was deep river, which he believed to be his masterpiece, but which is flawed. In deep river, four japanese people of different backgrounds and different sorrows converge at the holy ganges river in india, on their own personal journeys to reconcile themselves with their pasts. But surely deep river, this moving story about a pilgrimage of grace, must be rated as one of the best of all of them.
Read online deep river pdf by shusaku endo for free. Deep river by shusaku endo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To ask other readers questions about deep river, please sign up. This is the second shusaku endo novel i have read as part of a year long read of endos works on. I came across deep river, a novel about a group of japanese tourists on a tour to varanasi, the sacred city beside the ganges in india. His artistic faith journey overlaps with endo s as he uncovers deep layers of meaning in japanese history and literature, expressed in art both past and present. His novel silence was recently made into a major film directed by martin scorsese. Even though i read endo s more well known silence over two years ago, it is a book i still frequently think about. All are baptised, but upon returning to japan they discover that the shoguns no longer wish to forge links with the west, nor will they tolerate the christian religion. When he died in 1996, only two novels were chosen to be placed inside his coffin. The film version was chosen as japans official submission to the 68th academy awards for best foreign language film, but did not manage to receive a nomination. In his new novel, deep river, marlantes turns to another mode of storytelling. Shusaku endo s novel silence took visual artist makoto fujimura on a pilgrimage of grappling with the nature of art, the significance of pain, and his own cultural heritage. In the 17th century, the first japanese ever to set foot in europe travel to rome on a diplomatic mission.
He won many major literary awards and was nominated for the nobel prize several times. Considered controversial ever since its first publication, it tackles the thorniest religious issues of belief and faith head on. Deep river by shusaku endo, 97808112202, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Endo even from his early days is the conflict between east and west, especially in its relationship to chris tianity. Buy deep river book online at low prices in india deep. I wonder at the faith and christianity of shusaku endo a thoughtful, reflectfull japanese christian. Shusaku endo discusses faith with his jesuit translator. Shusako endos silence tells the story of a portuguese priest who goes to japan to investigate the apparent apostasy of his mentor. Kiguchi, isobe and numada are realistic characters, and their stories are quietly effective.
Poet ocean vuongs debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the redemptive power of storytelling. Deep river has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Rent deep river by shusaku endo paperback book at and save. On the one hand, otsus failings are, at times, a projection of endo himself with his troubles of reconciling western thought with eastern traditions while the sacrifices otsu makes clearly cast him as a christlike figure.
Even though i read endos more well known silence over two years ago, it is a book i still frequently think about. Once again, endo addresses the theme of religious belief. Deep river by shusaku endo on free audio book download. Deep river audiobook by shusaku endo as endo writes in the foreword to the english translation, one of the characters has a connection with otsu, a character in endos later novel deep river. His artistic faith journey overlaps with endos as he uncovers deep layers of meaning in japanese history and literature, expressed in art both past and present.
Silence was written in the 60s and deep river was written in the 90s. Hasekura rokuemon, is determined to please his feudal overlords. Go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift. All are baptised, but upon returning to japan they discover that the shoguns no longer wish to forge links with the west, nor will they tolerate th. Deep river, fukai kawa is a novel by shusaku endo published in 1993. Assuredly this is no new problem but one which he has inherited from a long line ofjapanese writers and intellectuals from the time ofmeiji. Ryugaku, foreign studies 1965 three linked narratives chart the gulf between east and. The river is the ganges, where a group of japanese tourists converge. Endo is the first catholic to put it forward with such force and to.
Deep river is a good read but lacks the philosophical weight and credibility of silence. Deep river by shusaku endo author theme reads librarything. The novel probes their consciences, from isobe, grieving the death of the wife he ignored in life, to kugachi, haunted by wartime memories of a man who saved his life by. Silence by shusaku endo, narrated by david holt by audible. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I recommend deep river and look forward to reading more by shusaku endo. Synopsis thirty years lie between the leading contemporary japanese writer shusaku endos justly famed silence and his powerful new novel deep river, a book which is both a summation and a pinnacle of his work. On earth were briefly gorgeous is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, little dog, is in his late 20s, the letter unearths a familys history that began before he was born a history whose epicenter is rooted in vietnam and. In the early 1900s, as the oppression of russias imperial rule takes its toll on finland, the three koski. Underlying deep river is the beautiful idea of redemption. I cared about the characters and they were all very human. Download ebook deep river shusaku endo deep river shusaku endo deep river shusaku endo deep river is a good read but lacks the philosophical weight and credibility of silence.
Er verursachte nach seiner veroffentlichung im jahr 1966 eine gro. Endo has written so many wonderful novels that it would be patronizing to suggest that one is better than others. Excellent from the outset as a thrilling story and as a meditation on a human conundrum why is god silent and does a seeming betrayal of faith for faith constitute a weakness or an even greeter strength of character, to be reviled as a judas, for the very reason that not. Publication date 1994 topics japanese publisher new york. Deep river book by shusaku endo, david holt read by 7. Endos controversial novel silence has also been getting more attention lately due to the martin scorsese film adaptation currently playing in theaters. Shusaku endo 19231996 is widely regarded as one of the most important japanese authors of the late twentieth century. The opening pages briefly introduce four people who will shortly, for varying reasons, join a japanese tourgroup travelling to india.
Jun 29, 2017 i recommend deep river and look forward to reading more by shusaku endo. Endos writing is outstanding and the narration for this audiobook is solid. The samurai for their part, have no choice in the matter but hope to gain favour by the success of their efforts. The novel presents the challenges and the trials faced by this priest in the japanese lands which wasnt very welcoming to the christians. I picked up deep river on sale from audible a while ago but it did not listen to it up until beauty and silence by makoto fujimura was about to be released reading beauty and silence now. Otsu and mitsuko, though, are the sort of people we bump into only in. It is based on the novel of the same name by shusaku endo. Ive read two more, silence and the samuria and can recommend them all mr.
They are all on a journey to accomplish something they. Written by shusaku endo, audiobook narrated by david holt. Recipient of the 1966 tanizaki prize, it has been called endo s supreme achievement and one of the twentieth centurys finest novels. A famous contemporary japanese writer, he won many major literary awards. I listened to the audio book and will also read the print version. However, since the library didnt have silence i decided to give deep river. Karl marlantess debut novel, matterhorn, has been hailed as a modern classic of war literature.
Deep river, fukai kawa is a 1995 japanese film directed by kei kumai. The story traces the journey of four japanese tourists on a tour to india. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Listen to deep river audiobook by shusaku endo, narrated by david holt. Listen to silence audiobook by shusaku endo, narrated by david holt. In this richly detailed setting, endo offers a faith that, using the river as metaphor, comfortingly blends all the great religions together. Recipient of the 1966 tanizaki prize, it has been called endos supreme achievement and one of the twentieth centurys finest novels. A group of japanese tourists travel to india, for their own reasons and seeking their own redemptions. In a place where two rivers meet, endo tried to reconcile the east west dichotomy in his own thinking. This is the second shusaku endo novel i have read as part of a year long read of endo s works on. Considered controversial ever since its first publication, it tackles the thorniest religious issues. The samurai who have until now reviled their adoptive religion, begin to find it may be all that is left for them.