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The Remains of the Day

Book • 1989
The Remains of the Day is a novel told through the first-person narration of Stevens, a long-serving butler at Darlington Hall.

In the summer of 1956, Stevens embarks on a six-day motoring trip through the West Country, which becomes a journey into his past.

The novel explores Stevens' memories of his service during and after World War II, his relationship with the former housekeeper Miss Kenton, and the decline of the English aristocracy.

It delves into themes of regret, repression, and the consequences of dedicating one's life to professional duty at the expense of personal happiness.

The story is a poignant reflection on the passage of time, the reliability of memory, and the human cost of maintaining a rigid professional persona.

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as possibly the best novel about appeasement, focusing on a butler's service to Lord Darlington.
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as a Nobel Prize-winning novel exploring the themes of manufacturing value in one's life and confronting discomfort.
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when discussing his favorite Anthony Hopkins film.
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