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Description
A tragic, spiritual portrait of a perfect English butler and his reaction to his fading insular world in post-war England. A wonderful, wonderful book.
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Stevens: A traditional English butler. The narrator of the story
- Lord Darlington: The previous owner of Darlington Hall
- Mr. Farraday: The current owner of Darlington Hall
- Miss Kenton: Former housekeeper at Darlington Hall
First Sentence
It seems increasingly likely that I really will undertake the expedition that has been preoccupying my imagination now for some days.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Kazuo Ishiguro (Author)
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