The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day
A Stately English Manor Holds Memories of Lost Glory and Unspoken Longing
About This Book
Published in 1989, The Remains of the Day introduces readers to Stevens, an English butler whose reflections on decades of service at an aristocratic estate during the years before World War II create one of modern fiction's most memorable narrative voices.
Who Should Read This?
- Readers who appreciate modern literary fiction
- Those curious about England’s interwar period through a narrative lens
- Enthusiasts of period dramas interested in the inner workings of aristocratic households
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