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Silence

Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston

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Faith tested in the midst of persecution.

Silence would be a good read for those interested in historical fiction and religious exploration. The book follows a Portuguese Jesuit priest in 17th century Japan who grapples with his faith and the persecution of Christians. Endo's writing is poignant and thought-provoking, delving into the complexities of faith, culture, and personal sacrifice. Users may appreciate the novel's exploration of how one's beliefs can be tested in extreme circumstances and the ultimate power of silence.

  • Tanizaki Prize 谷崎潤一郎賞 (1966)
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ISBN: 9780800871864
Date of Publication: 1980-02-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 33749 readers)

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"In my opinion one of the finest novels of our time." - Graham GreeneShusaku Endo is Japan's foremost novelist, and Silence is generally regarded to be his masterpiece. In a perfect fusion of treatment and theme, this powerful novel tells the story of a seventeenth-century Portuguese priest in Japan at the height of the fearful persecution of the small Christian community.
 

Faith tested in the midst of persecution.

Silence would be a good read for those interested in historical fiction and religious exploration. The book follows a Portuguese Jesuit priest in 17th century Japan who grapples with his faith and the persecution of Christians. Endo's writing is poignant and thought-provoking, delving into the complexities of faith, culture, and personal sacrifice. Users may appreciate the novel's exploration of how one's beliefs can be tested in extreme circumstances and the ultimate power of silence.

  • Tanizaki Prize 谷崎潤一郎賞 (1966)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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