Endo, Shusaku

The Girl I Left Behind

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ISBN 13:
9780811217736
author:
Endo, Shusaku
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New Directions Publishing Corporation
language:
English
Publication Year:
1995
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
13.2 x 1.3 x 20.3 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.59

Description

The Girl I Left Behind by Shusaku Endo is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human identity and choice. A young man, struggling to find his place in the world, becomes increasingly aware of a past encounter with a country girl who had a profound impact on him. As he navigates the conventions of adulthood, he begins to hear a voice from his past that sparks memories of this earlier connection. In contrast, the woman he once took for granted has taken a very different path, one marked by selflessness and sacrifice. This poignant novel raises questions about the choices we make and the paths we take in life, inviting readers to reflect on their own values and desires.

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