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?
Shusaku Endo Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Shusaku Endo's werk duikt in de ingewikkelde relatie tussen het westerse Christendom en de Japanse cultuur. Zijn verhalen onderzoeken vaak het geloof en de twijfels van personages die worstelen met de schijnbaar onvruchtbare bodem van hun vaderland voor christelijke groei. Endo vangt meesterlijk innerlijke strijd en spirituele zoektocht op, waarbij hij regelmatig ironie en compassie gebruikt. Zijn proza is scherpzinnig en introspectief en biedt een uniek perspectief op de menselijke conditie en de zoektocht naar betekenis.







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.
Sachiko
- 432bladzijden
- 16 uur lezen
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.
Le dernier souper et autres nouvelles
- 105bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
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.
Der Samurai. Roman
- 407bladzijden
- 15 uur lezen
Deep River
- 224bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
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.
Wiedergeburt am Ganges
- 333bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
深い河
- 347bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
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. "Endo has successfully dramatized the discovery that the sacred river of humanity flows within ourselves."--National Catholic Reporter.
Der wunderbare Träumer
- 234bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
El mar y veneno
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
En el Japón de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, un ambicioso cirujano convence a Suguro, estudiante de medicina del hospital universitario de Fukuoka, de que participe en una serie de experimentos médicos realizados sobre prisioneros de guerra estadounidenses. Suguro descubre pronto que aquellos experimentos son producto de la brutalidad de los militares, la pugna entre los cirujanos del hospital por destacar y la atmósfera de nihilismo que reina en Japón a causa de la casi segura derrota ante los Aliados. Cuando uno de los cirujanos le propone participar en la vivisección sin anestesia ni calmantes de uno de los prisioneros, Suguro tendrá que tomar una decisión que marcará para siempre su vida.
Der Vulkan
- 173bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Stained Glass Elegies
A Forty Year Old Man; Despicable Bastard; My Belongings; Fuda No Tsuji; The Day Before; Incredible Voyage; Unzen; Mothers; ... Friends
- 176bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
The acclaimed short stories of the master Japanese writer.
Eine Klinik in Tokio
- 287bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
Roman. 287 S.
Narrativas contemporáneas: Escándalo
- 272bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
The Golden Country
- 128bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
A play based on real-life events in 1633, 100 years after Christianity was introduced to Japan. From the author of Silence.
Scandal
- 261bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Involves a famous Catholic writer whose comfortable life is shattered when a drunken woman crashes a reception in his honor, claiming that he frequents the red-light district of Tokyo and that his portrait is exhibited in a gallery there. The result: his reputation as a writer, his marriage, and his sense of identity all are placed at risk. A psychological thriller and a literary work of art which, as it subtly peels off layers of the dark side of human nature, grips and propels the reader.
The Samurai
- 336bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
Set in 17th-century Japan, this historical fiction follows a perilous expedition to Nueva España, where a zealous Spanish missionary and a disillusioned Samurai seek redemption and lost family lands. The narrative explores deep themes of faith and identity against the backdrop of political intrigue and the persecution of Christians in Japan. With its vivid re-creations and emotional depth, the book offers a poignant reflection on human courage and endurance, earning acclaim as one of Shūsaku Endo's most atmospheric works.
Silence
- 306bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
A Japanese Catholic, Endo tells the story of two 17th century missionaries attempting to shore up the oppressed Japanese Christian movement. Father Rodrigues has come to Japan to find the truth behind unthinkable rumours that his famous teacher Ferreira has renounced his faith.
Podnetom k napísaniu románu bola autorovi skutočná udalosť: vivisekcia na americkom zajatcovi, aké sa počas druhej svetovej vojny konali z rozkazu japonskej armády na lekárskej fakulte. Autora zaujala predovšetkým psychologická a morálna stránka veci a postoj jednotlivých účastníkov experimentu, zločinu, ktorý spáchali.
Wonderful Fool
- 240bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
Wonderful Fool is the story of Gaston Bonoparte, a young Frenchman who visits Tokyo to stay with his pen-friend Takamori. Gaston is a trusting person with a simple love for others even after they have demonstrated deceit and betrayal, but his appearance and his behaviour prove a bitter disappointment and embarrassment to Takamori and his associates, as Gaston spends his time making friends with street children, stray dogs, prostitutes and gangsters. Endo charts his misadventures with irony, satire and humanity.

















