Shusaku Endo Reading Order
4 series · 20 books
Shūsaku Endō was a prominent Japanese writer recognized for his exploration of themes related to faith and identity, particularly through a Catholic lens. Active between 1958 and 2009, he authored 20 works spanning four series, including novels, plays, and short story collections, with "Silence" being his most acclaimed piece. Endō's literary contributions have earned him several distinguished awards, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2002–2007)
Start with A Life in Medicine: A Literary Anthology and read in order.
Shūsaku Endō Plays Series
Complete1 book (1970–1970)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Golden Country: A Play 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
Shūsaku Endō Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1986–2009)
Start with Stained Glass Elegies and read in order.
Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1958–2004)
Start with The Sea and Poison, the first of 14 books in the Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Sea and Poison 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Volcano 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Wonderful Fool 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Girl I Left Behind 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Foreign Studies 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Silence 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Life of Jesus 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  When I Whistle 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Samurai 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Kiku's Prayer 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Scandal 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Sachiko(With: Van C. Gessel) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Deep River 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Song of Sadness 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Shusaku Endo written?
- Shusaku Endo has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2009.
- What is the first book in each Shusaku Endo series?
- Here are the first books in Shusaku Endo's series: Anthologies: A Life in Medicine: A Literary Anthology; Shūsaku Endō Short Story Collections: Stained Glass Elegies; Shūsaku Endō Standalone Novels: The Sea and Poison.
- What order should I read Shusaku Endo's books?
- We recommend reading Shusaku Endo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Shusaku Endo's series complete?
- Shusaku Endo has 4 completed series.