The Remains of the Day
Description
In the summer of 1956, Stevens, a dedicated English butler, embarks on a motoring trip through the picturesque West Country. This journey, ostensibly for a reunion with a former housekeeper, becomes a profound exploration of memory, duty, and the unexpressed emotions of a life devoted to service. As Stevens reflects on his past, particularly his time serving Lord Darlington during the tumultuous interwar years, the narrative delicately uncovers the personal sacrifices made in the name of professional integrity. Kazuo Ishiguro masterfully crafts a poignant portrait of a man grappling with the weight of his choices and the fading echoes of a bygone era, questioning the true meaning of a 'great' butler and a life well-lived.
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paperback
Faber and Faber
Published Jan 1, 2005
258 pages
ISBN: 9780571225385
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First Published
1989
Language
eng
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