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Thirty years after his celebrated novel *Silence*, Shusaku Endō returns with *Deep River*, a summation of themes that have defined his work. Set along the Ganges, a gathering of Japanese tourists—Isobe, grieving a lost wife; Kiguchi, haunted by the Highway of Death in Burma; Numanda, recovering from a serious illness; Mitsuko, wrestling with inner emptiness; and Otsu, a failed seminarian—encounter the river’s spiritual depth. Endō paints a vivid portrait of India, transporting readers with scenes of bustling markets, quiet temples, and the flowing river itself. Through these characters, he explores the intersection of Christian faith and Buddhist acceptance, presenting a nuanced religious vision that marks a pinnacle in his literary career.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Shūsaku Endō
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