Rebecca

Historical Context and Significance

"Rebecca" is a gothic novel by Daphne du Maurier, first published in 1938. This work brought the author worldwide fame and remains one of her most renowned creations. The novel tells the story of a young woman who marries a widower and her struggle with the shadow of his late wife, Rebecca. Themes of love, jealousy, and secrets are intertwined in the dark and tense atmosphere of the mysterious Manderley estate. "Rebecca" had a significant impact on the gothic novel genre and became a classic of world literature. It has been adapted into films several times, including by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940, further cementing its status as a cult work. The success of the novel contributed to the popularization of themes of dark romance and psychological drama in 20th-century literature.