The Samurai Shusaku Endo 1982 Hardcover First Edition Novel ISBN 0068598526

by Shusaku Endo

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First edition

The Samurai by Shusaku Endo, translated by Van C. Gessel, is a compelling historical novel published by Harper & Row / Kodansha International. This 1982 English translation follows the journey of a low-ranking samurai sent on a diplomatic mission to Mexico and Europe in the early 17th century. The narrative masterfully explores themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the personal transformation of its protagonist against a backdrop of global political maneuvering. This hardcover edition features a dust jacket with a textured, parchment-like aesthetic and a classic illustration of a sailing vessel. A significant work by one of Japan's most celebrated post-war novelists, it offers a profound look at the intersection of East and West.

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Year: 1982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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