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 young woman's journey as she attempts to uncover the secrets of Manderley, the estate of her husband, and the truth behind Rebecca's death.
Interpretation
Rebecca is a story of a young woman's struggle to find her place in a world where she is constantly overshadowed by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. It is a story of identity, power, and the struggle to find one's own voice in a world where the past is always present.
Who is this book for?
Rebecca is suitable for adults and mature young adults.
Keywords
Gothic, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Identity