He had also mentioned about this incident in one of his writings. He was sick and hospitalized for around 2 years due to tuberculosis. Other features which he added in his books related mainly to his personal life and experiences. His novels were based on the chief theme of ‘Christianity’ as he was baptized as a Catholic in his childhood. He lectured and wrote many novels in that period, i.e., the 1950s- 1960s and won many awards for the latter. Having developed an interest in French Catholic authors, Endo moved to the discipline of writing and lecturing in that field itself. When he was studying at the Keio University in 1943, the World War II took place which hindered with the interest in his studies. The interest in writing was developed in his childhood itself. He was one of the most recognized authors and novelists during his time. The popular Japanese author, Shūsaku Endō was born on March 27, 1923, in Tokyo.
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