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The Remains of the Day

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

October 04, 2023

Context:

Referenced as a comparison - the character Lord Darlington in this novel is compared to British aristocrats between the wars who believed Britain and Germany should be friends and allies.

February 02, 2023

Context:

Referenced when discussing how butlers are 'almost gentlemen, but not quite' and the complex vocabulary of class. The host notes that Ishiguro 'captures very well' the servant-master relationship in this novel.