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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Remains of the Day

by Kazuo Ishiguro
Aggregate Editorial Score100/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize★National Book Award
Published 1989English

About This Book

Published in 1989, The Remains of the Day established Kazuo Ishiguro as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Stevens, an aging English butler, takes a motoring trip through the West Country and reflects on a lifetime of professional dignity and the opportunities for love and happiness he has forgone. Ishiguro's Booker Prize-winning novel is a masterwork of understatement—a devastating meditation on repression, regret, and what it means to have lived well. Themes of duty, regret, dignity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1989 and Booker Prize 1989.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
198963
Booker Prize
winner · global
198963
National Book Award
winner · national
198950
Goodreads Choice Award
notable · global
198913
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About the Author
Kazuo Ishiguro
United Kingdom
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Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
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“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Remains of the Day about?

Stevens, an aging English butler, takes a motoring trip through the West Country and reflects on a lifetime of professional dignity and the opportunities for love and happiness he has forgone. Ishiguro's Booker Prize-winning novel is a masterwork of understatement—a devastating meditation on repression, regret, and what it means to have lived well.

Who wrote The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day was written by Kazuo Ishiguro, from United Kingdom. First published in 1989.

What awards has The Remains of the Day won?

The Remains of the Day has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1989; Booker Prize 1989; National Book Award 1989; Goodreads Choice Award 1989.

Is The Remains of the Day worth reading?

The Remains of the Day is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 100/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 4 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in duty, regret, dignity.