Minimalist Literary Book Cover Design

A literary book cover in a refined minimalist editorial style, vertically oriented. Composition is divided by large flowing curtain-like abstract shapes creating dramatic negative space and diagonal wedges of light. On the right, an elderly butler-like man is seen from behind, standing upright in a formal black tailcoat jacket with white cuffs, hands clasped behind his back, facing a tall softly glowing window draped with sheer curtains; his posture is solitary, quiet, and dignified. In the lower area within a triangular beam of light, a dim still life rests on a table: exactly three objects, a wine glass, a teapot, and a plate, partially obscured in shadow. On the left side, elegant vertical Chinese title typography reads "[长日将尽]" in large pale gold serif characters, accompanied below by smaller Chinese author and translator credits and a short Chinese quote. Near the lower left, small English text reads "[The Remains of the Day]" and "[Kazuo Ishiguro]", along with a small publisher imprint line and year "[2024]". Muted palette of deep black, dark forest green, sepia, and warm cream. Subtle paper grain texture, soft vignette, painterly shading, restrained and melancholic mood with generous negative space.