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Kiku´s Prayer: A Novel
Shusaku Endo
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Description for Kiku´s Prayer: A Novel
Hardback. "This translation is dedicated to the memory of Hondao Shun (1936-1997) a kind and gentle man who was nothing like his namesake in this novel." Translator(s): Gessel, Van C. Series: Weatherhead Books on Asia. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590. A Novel. Series: Weatherhead Books on Asia. 328 pages. "This translation is dedicated to the memory of Hondao Shun (1936-1997) a kind and gentle man who was nothing like his namesake in this novel.". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 24. Weight: 590. Translator(s): Gessel, Van C.
Kiku's Prayer is told through the eyes of Kiku, a self-assured young woman from a rural Japanese village who falls in love with Seikichi, a devoted Catholic man. Practicing a faith still banned by the government, Seikichi is imprisoned but refuses to recant under torture. Kiku's efforts to reconcile her feelings for Seikichi's religion with the sacrifices she makes to free him mirror the painful, conflicting choices Japan faced as a result of exposure to modernity and the West. Seikichi's persecution exemplifies Japan's insecurities, and Kiku's tortured yet determined spirit represents the nation's resilient soul. Set in the turbulent ... Read more
Kiku's Prayer is told through the eyes of Kiku, a self-assured young woman from a rural Japanese village who falls in love with Seikichi, a devoted Catholic man. Practicing a faith still banned by the government, Seikichi is imprisoned but refuses to recant under torture. Kiku's efforts to reconcile her feelings for Seikichi's religion with the sacrifices she makes to free him mirror the painful, conflicting choices Japan faced as a result of exposure to modernity and the West. Seikichi's persecution exemplifies Japan's insecurities, and Kiku's tortured yet determined spirit represents the nation's resilient soul. Set in the turbulent ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
328
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Weatherhead Books on Asia
Condition
New
Weight
589g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231162821
SKU
V9780231162821
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About Shusaku Endo
Endo Shusaku (1923-1996) studied French literature at the University of Lyon from 1950 to 1953. In 1995, Emperor Akihito of Japan presented him with the Order of Culture, the nation's highest honor for contributions in literature, art, and culture. His publications include the internationally acclaimed novel Silence, The Sea and Poison, A Life of Jesus, and Song of Sadness, as ... Read more
Reviews for Kiku´s Prayer: A Novel
A beautifully faithful and rich depiction of 19th century Japan. Book Junkie Joint Deftly plotted and well researched, the novel is tinged with affection for Nagasaki
Joseph S. O'Leary The Japan Times A rewarding journey. New Pages A powerful and suspenseful read.
Todd Shimoda Asian Review of Books A wonderful, poignant and beautiful work of historical fiction - ... Read more
Joseph S. O'Leary The Japan Times A rewarding journey. New Pages A powerful and suspenseful read.
Todd Shimoda Asian Review of Books A wonderful, poignant and beautiful work of historical fiction - ... Read more