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In a novel by this author that references the works of the fictional composer Yamanaka, the protagonist meets the disliked musician Christoff and the drunken former conductor Brodsky. A character created by this author has his profession guessed by Mr. Carlisle, who gives him a ride back from Moscombe. This author wrote about (10[1])the concert pianist Ryder in his novel The Unconsoled. (10[1])In a novel by this (10[1])author, Reginald Cardinal is angry at his godfather for being tricked by a group that includes Herr Ribbentrop. In a novel by this author, which opens with a letter to Ms. Kenton, a character tries to learn banter for his new employer. A novel by this author focuses on Stevens, (10[1])the butler (10[1])of the Nazi sympathizer (10[1])Lord Darlington. For 10 points, name this author of Remains of the Day. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Kazuo Ishiguro
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Shourjo Ganguli (UG)Ohio State A (UG)Kenyon A (UG)6110
Todd MaslykMichigan APitt B (UG)6610
Rohan Navaneetha Raj (DII)Ohio State B (DII)CWRU C (UG)11610
Peter Zeng (DII)Ohio State C (DII)CWRU D (DII)11810
Nathan Ouyang (DII)Michigan D (DII)Michigan State B (UG)12210
Owen Brown (DII)Kenyon B (DII)Michigan State C (UG)13610

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