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The Remains of the Day

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In The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, a repressed English butler named Stevens looks back on his life and career while on a countryside trip. As he reflects on his years of service and his relationship with the housekeeper, Miss Kenton, he confronts the personal and emotional costs of his dedication to duty.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate deeply moving stories about duty, regret, and the passage of time. It offers a poignant exploration of a butler's reflections on his life and service in post-war England, revealing the quiet complexities of human emotion and missed opportunities.

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The Remains of the Day

Experience the wonder of the written word from some of the greatest writers of the modern age, with Faber Modern Classics. The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's best-loved Booker Prize-winning novel.

The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's best-loved Booker Prize-winning novel. Issued into the launch list of Faber Modern Classics, publishing in April 2015.

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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is a masterful exploration of memory, duty, and the passage of time. This emotional narrative follows Stevens, the long-serving butler of Darlington Hall, as he embarks on a road trip through the English countryside. Using this trip as an opportunity to reflect on his years of dedicated service at Darlington Hall, Stevens delves into memories of his time with the estate's previous owner, Lord Darlington, and his relationship with the former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. Set against the backdrop of post-war England, this journey not only transports Stevens across the country but also into the depths of his own soul. The Remains of the Day won the Booker Prize in 1989, cementing Kazuo Ishiguro's reputation as one of the greatest writers of his generation. David Lodge, the chairman of the judges in 1989, praised the novel as "a cunningly structured and beautifully paced performance." This haunting novel is an evocative portrayal of lost causes and lost love, serving as an elegy for an England undergoing significant change. As Stevens reflects on his past with a blend of pride and regret, readers are invited to question the values of dignity and duty that have governed his life. Kazuo Ishiguro's poignant narrative has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide, touching hearts across the globe. The Remains of the Day is a testament to Ishiguro's profound ability to explore complex human emotions and societal changes through rich characterisation and exquisite prose. Through Stevens’ introspections, the novel subtly critiques the class system and examines the personal cost of unwavering loyalty and dignity, offering readers a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience.

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The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is highly praised for its poignant and beautifully written story. Critics appreciate its exploration of duty, regret, and the complexities of human emotion through the eyes of an English butler. The novel's subtlety and depth have left readers deeply moved, making it a significant work in contemporary literature.

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ISBN: 9780571322732

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Faber Modern Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Kazuo Ishiguro's seven published books have won him wide renown and many honours around the world. His work has been translated into over forty languages. The Remains of the Day, which won the 1989 Booker Prize and Never Let Me Go have each sold in excess of 1,000,000 copies in Faber editions alone, and both were adapted into highly acclaimed films. His latest novel is The Buried Giant.
In October 2017 Ishiguro was awarded The Nobel Prize in Literature.

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