{"product_id":"silence-picador-collection","title":"Silence","description":"\u003cp\u003eShusaku Endo's \u003ci\u003eSilence\u003c\/i\u003e, a recipient of the Tanizaki Prize, is a profound and harrowing novel set in 17th-century Japan. It follows Father Rodrigues, a Portuguese Jesuit priest, on a perilous mission to investigate rumors of his mentor's apostasy and support the persecuted Japanese Christians. As Rodrigues confronts unimaginable suffering and the brutal realities of religious oppression, he faces an agonizing moral dilemma: to renounce his faith or witness the continued torment of his flock. This powerful narrative delves deep into themes of faith, doubt, and the nature of God's silence in the face of human suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep Exploration of Faith:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the intense inner conflict and moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the grip of religious persecution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Gain insight into the hidden history of Christianity in 17th-century Japan and the trials faced by missionaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowerful Emotional Impact:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience a story that delves into the depths of human suffering, resilience, and the search for meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShusaku Endo\u003c\/strong\u003e (1923–1996) was a prominent Japanese author, a leading figure in modern Japanese literature, and a member of the 'Third Generation' of post-World War II writers. His works often explored the complex intersection of Japanese and Western cultures, particularly focusing on the struggles of Japanese Catholics. Endo's personal experiences as a Catholic in Japan deeply influenced his writing, leading to profound examinations of faith, doubt, and the nature of God.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46393392005373,"sku":null,"price":958.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/9781035038862.jpg?v=1751040401","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/silence-picador-collection","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}