Rebecca

Interesting Facts

• The book begins with one of the most famous opening lines in literature: "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again."
• The main character of the book remains unnamed throughout the narrative, emphasizing her insecurity and lack of identity.
• Manderley, the estate where the main events unfold, is fictional but inspired by real places such as Menabilly, the home of Daphne du Maurier herself.
• Rebecca, Maxim de Winter's first wife, although deceased, exerts a tremendous influence on all the characters and events in the book.
• The book has been adapted into several films and television series, including the famous 1940 adaptation by Alfred Hitchcock, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
• The theme of class differences and social status plays a significant role in the book, especially in the relationships between the main character and the servants of Manderley.
• The novel was written in the gothic literature genre, combining elements of mystery, romance, and psychological thriller.
• Daphne du Maurier claimed that the plot of the book was inspired by her own experiences and jealousy towards her husband's former fiancée.