The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is a moving and contemplative novel told through the voice of Stevens, an English butler who has devoted his life to service at Darlington Hall. Set in the years after World War II, the story follows Stevens on a motoring trip through the countryside as he looks back on his past—his loyalty to Lord Darlington, his understanding of dignity and duty, and the personal sacrifices he made along the way. With quiet restraint and emotional depth, Ishiguro explores themes of memory, regret, identity, and the cost of unquestioning devotion.
Technical details
Pages: 256
Publication year: 1990 (Vintage International edition)
Publisher: Vintage International (Vintage)
Language: English
Original language: English
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
ISBN-13: 9780679731726
ISBN-10: 0679731725
