Description
Set against the shifting loyalties of feudal Japan, this novel follows a samurai whose sense of duty is tested by the pressures of power, faith, and survival. As he moves through a world where honor can be both shield and weapon, he confronts the moral cost of obedience and the uneasy distance between what one believes and what one must do. Endo’s spare, incisive storytelling brings psychological depth to historical conflict, exploring themes of identity, conscience, and the human need to find meaning amid violence. With its blend of historical atmosphere and intimate ethical inquiry, the book offers a compelling portrait of a life lived under relentless judgment.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions
Published Jan 1, 2018
272 pages
ISBN: 9780811227902
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Details
First Published
1980
Language
eng
Translation
From: jpn
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Samurai by Shusaku Endo.