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The Remains of the Day: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the countryside and into his past . . .A contemporary classic, The Remains of the Day is Kazuo Ishiguro's beautiful and haunting evocation of life between the wars in a Great English House, of lost causes and lost love.

Quick facts about The Remains of the Day

  • Title: The Remains of the Day
  • Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
  • First published: 1989
  • Genre: man booker prize winner, award:man_booker_prize=1989, literature
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL59048W

Where to read The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Remains of the Day about?

In the summer of 1956, Stevens, the ageing butler of Darlington Hall, embarks on a leisurely holiday that will take him deep into the countryside and into his past .

Who wrote The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day was written by Kazuo Ishiguro.

When was The Remains of the Day published?

The Remains of the Day was first published in 1989.

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