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ⓘ About Shūsaku Endō
The popular Japanese author, Shūsaku Endō was born on March 27, 1923, in Tokyo. He was one of the most recognized authors and novelists during his time. The interest in writing was developed in his childhood itself. When he was studying at the Keio University in 1943, the World War II took place which hindered with the interest in his studies. Having developed an interest in French Catholic authors, Endo moved to the discipline of writing and lecturing in that field itself. He lectured and wrote many novels in that period, i.e., the 1950s- 1960s and won many awards for the latter. His novels were based on the chief theme of ‘Christianity’ as he was baptized as a Catholic in his childhood. Other features which he added in his books related mainly to his personal life and experiences.
All Book Series by Shūsaku Endō
A Life in Medicine: A Literary Anthology
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2002
The Columbia Anthology of Modern Japanese Literature, volume 2: From 1945 to the Present
Book 2 of 3 · published 2007
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shūsaku Endō?
The popular Japanese author, Shūsaku Endō was born on March 27, 1923, in Tokyo. He was one of the most recognized authors and novelists during his time. The interest in writing was developed in his childhood itself.
Which Shūsaku Endō series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels series, the earliest of Shūsaku Endō's multi-book series: it opens with The Sea and Poison (1958) and runs to 14 books across 1958–2004, ending with Song of Sadness (2004). Shūsaku Endō's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Shūsaku Endō written?
Shūsaku Endō has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1958 and 2018. 18 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels series with 14 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Shūsaku Endō's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Shūsaku Endō's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels (1958–2004, 14 books), Shūsaku Endō Plays (1970, 1 book) and Shūsaku Endō Short Story Collections (1986–2009, 3 books).
How are Shūsaku Endō's books organised into series?
This guide splits Shūsaku Endō's 21 books into 3 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels (14 books, 1958–2004); Shūsaku Endō Short Story Collections (3 books, 1986–2009); Shūsaku Endō Plays (1 book, 1970).