Ishiguro, Kazuo
The Remains of the Day
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571258246
- author:
- Ishiguro, Kazuo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A poignant and introspective novel about the life of a butler, set against the backdrop of post-World War II England. The story follows Stevens, who embarks on a day-long drive to reassure himself that he has served humanity by serving his employer, Lord Darlington. However, as he reflects on his decades of service, Stevens is forced to confront doubts about the true nature of his employer's greatness and the nature of his own life.
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