Kazuo Ishiguro's 'The Remains of the Day' is a profound and poignant exploration of memory, regret, and self-deception. The novel is narrated by Stevens, an aging English butler who, during a road trip, reflects on his decades of service to Lord Darlington. Through his recollections, Stevens grapples with the nature of his unwavering loyalty, the personal happiness he sacrificed, and the unsettling possibility that his life's work served a morally questionable cause, forcing him to confront the 'remains' of his life.