The Greek presented the concept of tragedy as a universe indifferent to human virtues. I look at Kazuo Ishiguro's excellent "The Remains of the Day" as both a successor and challenge to that tradition. I suggest the book asks universal questions about what it means to define character amid absurdity and tragedy.

Burt's wish list:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPage/15X0LWXA5T9O2