Even before mysterious events start to take place, there is this air of mystery, an atmosphere of cold, ringing conundrum that grips the reader. The narrator is only a tool, only an apparatus used to make it obvious to the reading audience that a dead woman is the subject of the story.ĭaphne du Maurier has, successfully, weaved mystery and suspense into each chapter, each page and every word. The fact that the narrator with whose feelings and opinions, the readers are made intimate with, is left nameless throughout the novel is a clever device, on the part of the author, to emphasize that REBECCA is the actual protagonist. However, her ceaseless attempts to impress her husband, to win his attentions, to be assured, if only a little, that he doesn’t only think of her as a child, that he doesn’t regret his decision to marry her and that he doesn’t prefer Rebecca over her, seem paltry, almost detestable. Her indecisiveness and self-hatred make way for Mrs.
The narrator is almost pitiable her self-esteem is incredibly low, her situation very complex and her relationships almost unstable. Maxim acts suspiciously he is wary and nervous, in the beginning of the book making the reader, apprehensive right from the beginning. Many of Daphne’s works are set in Cornwall, where she lived for much of her life with her husband, Major General Frederick Browning.The character development is brilliant. Throughout her career, Daphne wrote many books, short stories, and plays – some of which were adapted into films or stage productions.
Daphne began writing at a young age, and her first novel, The Loving Spirit, was published when she was just 22 years old. Her grandfather was the famed artist and writer Sir George du Maurier, her father Gerald du Maurier was a famous actor-manager and her mother Muriel Beaumont was an actress. So please keep reading to learn more about Daphne du Maurier and her fantastic work! First, who is Daphne du Maurier?ĭaphne du Maurier was born in London in 1907 into a family of successful writers and actors. Whether you’re a fan of suspenseful thrillers or historical fiction, there’s something for everyone in her repertoire. She has written many novels, short stories, and plays over the years – so where do you start? We’ve put together a list of five must-read books by Daphne du Maurier to help get you started. If you’re looking for your next great read, Daphne du Maurier is a fantastic author to explore.
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