This study posits that Kazuo Ishiguro's novels are characterized by a distinctive and cathartic engagement with memory. The author, Y. Teo, draws upon the philosophical work of Paul Ricoeur, alongside theorists of mourning, trauma, and collective memory, to construct a novel conceptual framework. This framework is applied to analyze how memory functions within Ishiguro's literary output, exploring its role in shaping narrative and character.

This academic study offers an innovative examination of memory in Kazuo Ishiguro's oeuvre, utilizing established theoretical frameworks to introduce a novel analytical approach. The work is positioned as a significant contribution to literary criticism, particularly for scholars interested in Ishiguro's thematic concerns and the philosophical underpinnings of narrative. Its rigorous engagement with memory theory suggests it will appeal to readers seeking a deep dive into the psychological and philosophical dimensions of literature.