Which novel by Kazuo Ishiguro won the Booker Prize in 1989 and was later adapted into an Oscar-nominated film?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: The Remains of the Day.
Explanation —
The renowned novel The Remains of the Day, by the Japanese-born British author Kazuo Ishiguro, won the Booker Prize in 1989. Through the recollections of a butler (Stevens), this novel presents a poignant tale of England during the Second World War and of personal sacrifice. In 1993, a film adaptation of the novel—bearing the same title—was produced, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson in the lead roles. The film garnered immense critical acclaim, including 8 Oscar nominations. Kazuo Ishiguro was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017.
Additional Points —
Never Let Me Go: This is another celebrated novel by Ishiguro; it was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and has also been adapted into a film.
A Pale View of Hills: This was Ishiguro's debut novel (published in 1982).
An Artist of the Floating World: For this work, he received the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in 1986.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers —
Question: In which year did Kazuo Ishiguro receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer: In 2017.
Question: Who played the lead role in the film The Remains of the Day?
Answer: Anthony Hopkins.