Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
A young woman is haunted by the memory of her husband's dead first wife.
Summary
Rebecca is a novel by Daphne Du Maurier, first published in 1938. It is a gothic novel about a young woman who, after marrying a wealthy widower, finds herself battling the shadow of his dead first wife, the mysterious Rebecca. The novel follows the narrator's journey as she navigates the complex relationships between the characters, and her own identity.
Interpretation
Rebecca is a story of identity and power. The narrator is forced to confront the power dynamics between her and her husband, as well as the power of the memory of Rebecca. It is a story of how the past can haunt us, and how we can find our own strength and identity in the face of it.
Who is this book for?
Rebecca is suitable for adults and mature teens.
Keywords
Gothic, Romance, Mystery, Power, Identity