1983, January-December 1983

File — Box: 4, Folder: 3

Collection level scope and contents note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of letters and manuscripts related to the English translation and publication in Britain by Peter Owen Limited, of two works by the Japanese Catholic author Shusaku Endo: "The Samurai," and "Stained Glass Elegies." The first series relating to "The Samurai" includes correspondence between Endo's English translator Van C. Gessel and editor Dan Franklin, as well as publisher Peter Owen. The second series includes correspondence by Gessel and Antonia Owen.

Material from the early 1990s includes Endo's letters to Owen, pertaining to the filming of his novels "Silence" and "Samurai," international editions of "Scandal," Owens' visit to Japan, etc. Also includes letters dictated by Endo to his assistant, Mako Kawashima, drafts of Endo's book recommendations for Christmas presents for publication in "The Daily Telegraph," and letters from Gessel to Owen.

Dates

January-December 1983

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.7 Linear Feet (4 Hollinger Document Cases )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

8 TLS. Reference to East German publication of "The Samurai"; PEN conference in Japan; Japanese author Inoue and playwright Juro Kara; and publication of Endo's "Wonderful Fool, " and "When I Whistle; and New York Times review.