The 1989 Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro, offers readers a portrait of Stevens, the perfect butler, and of his fading, insular world in post-World War II England. Stevens reflects on his life of service at Darlington Hall — particularly his misguided loyalty to his former employer, Lord Darlington, and his repressed relationship with the housekeeper, Miss Kenton, during a road trip in 1956. A poignant exploration of dignity, duty, regret, and the search for meaning in a life dedicated to a "great gentleman" whose own moral failings become apparent in hindsight.
The Remains of the Day also inspired the 1993 film of the same name, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.
6:30 pm on ZOOM
Email Amelia Comer for ZOOM link at amelia@ebellofla.org
Book Chamber meets every 4th Tuesday. Open to Ebell Members Only.
If you have questions about this event, please email: amelia@ebellofla.org or call 323-931-1277 x 131.
via Zoom
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers and artists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or opinions of The Ebell of Los Angeles.
If you have questions about this event, please email: amelia@ebellofla.org or call 323-931-1277 x 131.
The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers and artists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or opinions of The Ebell of Los Angeles.
