The Remains of the Day

"The Remains of the Day" is a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, focusing on Stevens, an English butler. The story unfolds as he reflects on his life while taking a road trip to visit a former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. Set in post-World War II Britain, it explores themes of duty, regret, and missed opportunities. Stevens grapples with the choices he made in devotion to his profession, often at the expense of personal happiness. The book delves into the complexities of social class, memory, and the meaning of a life well-lived, ultimately questioning what it means to serve with dignity.