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Rebecca is a 1938 Gothic novel written by English author Daphne du Maurier. The novel depicts an unnamed young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, before discovering that both he and his household are haunted by the memory of his late first wife, the title character.
May 21, 2024 · Rebecca, Gothic suspense novel by Daphne du Maurier, published in 1938. Widely considered a classic, it is a psychological thriller about a young woman who becomes obsessed with her husband’s first wife.
A classic gothic romance novel about a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves into his mysterious estate, haunted by the memory of his late wife Rebecca. Read ratings, reviews, and excerpts from the book, and learn more about the author and her family history.
The almost over-written, school-girl-like opening to du Maurier’s most famous and enduring work introduces the reader to its unnamed narrator and her dream about the estate of Manderley....
The novel is narrated by an unnamed woman recalling past events in her life. Throughout the course of the book, the narrator remembers the time she spent at Manderley, a large, handsome English estate, while married to Maxim de Winter.
Hollywood headaches: Daphne du Maurier is one of the most frequently “adapted” writers of the 20th century: much like Stephen King, her books inspire a never-ending list of movies. Unlike King, however, du Maurier despised almost all of the films based on her books.
A flashback narrative of a nameless heroine who marries Maxim de Winter and moves to his estate Manderley, haunted by the memory of his first wife Rebecca. She learns the truth about Rebecca's death and Maxim's past, and faces a mysterious fire at Manderley.
