![]() ![]() ![]() Moving back and forth in time, The Remains of the Day is a narrative of an aging butler reminiscing about events occurring at Darlington Hall during the built-up years of world war 2. As rare time-off away from work, the journey triggers a curious response in him and Stevens begins to reflect on fragmented memories of his time spent serving Lord Darlington alongside Miss Kempton. Upon receiving a letter from Miss Kempton, a former colleague, Stevens takes a short trip to pay her a visit. Raised with a conscientious attitude towards his profession, he leads a life dictated by the instructions, wishes, and disposition of his employer. Stevens is a man with a strong work ethic who takes enormous pride in his job as a butler to Lord Darlington. The Remains of the Day is a heart-wrenching story of a man’s past dominated by a staunch commitment to work and its bearing on a life not lived well enough. Kazuo Ishiguro through this simple, eloquently told, well-crafted novel extends insights into the heart of the principle of dignity while ascertaining its worth. The Remains of the Day book review tries to understand the meaning of a life invested heavily in principles. ![]()
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