Deep River
Shusaku Endo
(Author)
Van C Gessel
(Translator)
Description
In this moving novel, a group of Japanese tourists, each of whom is wrestling with his or her own demons, travels to the River Ganges on a pilgrimage of grace.Product Details
Price
$15.95
$14.67
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publish Date
April 17, 1996
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.23 X 0.63 X 8.03 inches | 0.53 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780811213202
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About the Author
Shusaku Endo (1923-1996) is widely regarded as one of the most important Japanese authors of the late twentieth century. He won many major literary awards and was nominated for the Nobel Prize several times. His novel Silence was recently made into a major film directed by Martin Scorsese.
Van C. Gessel has published six translations of works by Endo.
Reviews
Japanese novelist Endo combines a harsh critique of the emptiness in modern lives with a religious vision of spiritual rebirth.
This novel is a fascinating study of cultural truths revealed through a rich and varied cast. Endo, one of Japan's leading writers, skillfully depicts the small details of life, investing them with universal significance. Highly recommended.
This novel is a fascinating study of cultural truths revealed through a rich and varied cast. Endo, one of Japan's leading writers, skillfully depicts the small details of life, investing them with universal significance. Highly recommended.
