Shusaku Endo Ordre des livres

Schweigen ist der wichtigste Roman des gefeierten japanischen Autors Shūsaku Endō. Er verursachte nach seiner Veröffentlichung im Jahr 1966 eine große Kontroverse in Japan. Shūsaku Endō, ein japanischer Katholik, erzählt die Geschichte zweier portugiesischer Missionare, die im siebzehnten Jahrhundert in Japan versuchen, die dortige unterdrückte christliche Bewegung zu unterstützen. 1638 bricht Pater Sebastião Rodrigues nach Japan auf, um der Wahrheit hinter den undenkbaren Gerüchten, dass sein berühmter Lehrer Ferreira seinem Glauben abgeschworen habe, nachzugehen. Nach seiner Ankunft erlebt er die brutale und unmenschliche Verfolgung der Christen. Angesichts der Ereignisse in einer Gesellschaft, die keine Toleranz kennt und in der der Tod an der Tagesordung ist, stellt der Autor die immerwährende Frage: Wie kann Gott zu all dem schweigen?

Exploring themes of love, grief, and maternal longing, this collection features a newly discovered novella alongside five poignant short stories by acclaimed Japanese author Shūsaku Endō. The narratives delve into deep emotional landscapes, revealing the complexities of human relationships and the enduring impact of loss. Through Endō's sensitive storytelling, readers are invited to reflect on the profound connections that shape our lives.

A través de la fracasada misión de los sacerdotes occidentales que en el siglo XVII intentaron evangelizar el Japón, Endo propone una sutil reflexión sobre los valores fundamentales de la fe cristiana.Cuando la obra se publicó en Japón fue motivo de apasionadas controversias, obtuvo el prestigioso premio Tanizaki, fue considerada la mejor novela del año y en poco tiempo había vendido millones de ejemplares. Hoy es considerada como la novela más importante de Endo y una pieza fundamental para explicar ciertos caminos emprendidos por la narrativa japonesa de nuestros días.Esta nueva edición incorpora un prólogo escrito especialmente para la ocasión por el traductor de japonés, Jaime Fernández, que contribuye a situarla en el contexto en que surgió y las polémicas en que se vieron envueltos tanto la obra como el autor debido al tema que toca.

In novels such as Silence, Endo Shusaku examined the persecution of Japanese Christians in different historical eras. Sachiko, set in Nagasaki in the painful years between 1930 and 1945, is the story of two young people trying to find love during yet another period in which Japanese Christians were accused of disloyalty to their country.

With an introduction by Martin ScorseseBeneath the light of the candle I am sitting with my hands on my knees, staring in front of me. And I keep turning over in my mind the thought that I am at the end of the earth, in a place which you do not know and which your whole lives through you will never visit.It is 1640 and Father Sebastian Rodrigues, an idealistic Jesuit priest, sets sale for Japan determined to help the brutally oppressed Christians there. He is also desperate to discover the truth about his former mentor, rumoured to have renounced his faith under torture. Rodrigues cannot believe the stories about a man he so revered, but as his journey takes him deeper into Japan and then into the hands of those who would crush his faith, he finds himself forced to make an impossible choice: whether to abandon his flock or his God. The recipient of the 1966 Tanizaki Prize, Silence is Shusaku Endo's most highly acclaimed work and has been called one of the twentieth century's finest novels. As empathetic as it is powerful, it is an astonishing exploration of faith and suffering and an award-winning classic. 'One of the finest historical novels written by anyone, anywhere . . . flawless' David Mitchell'A masterpiece. There can be no higher praise' Daily Telegraph

Quel terrible secret de son passé Tsukada tente-t-il d'oublier - ou d'expier - en buvant ? Comment un prêtre ocidental, profondément croyant en apparence et qui convertit les Japonais de son entourage, devient-il un défroqué ? Quelle place notre vie laisse-t-elle à la mort ?Au cœur d'un Japon tourné vers l'avenir, Shûsaku Endô essaie de réconcilier traditions ancestrales et enseignement catholique, péché et obsession du rachat, souffrance et courage.

A group of Japanese tourists embarks on a journey that reveals their personal struggles and connections. As they explore a foreign land, the characters confront their pasts, cultural identities, and the complex emotions tied to loss and memory. The narrative intertwines their individual stories, highlighting themes of belonging, nostalgia, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through their experiences, the novel captures the beauty and challenges of human relationships and the impact of travel on self-discovery.