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Regeneration

By Pat Barker
Series: Penguin Essentials
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Regeneration by Pat Barker is a compelling exploration of the psychological impact of World War I on British soldiers. The story is set in a war hospital where poet Siegfried Sassoon is treated for shell shock, and examines the complex relationships between the patients and their psychiatrist, Dr. Rivers. It delves into themes of trauma, healing, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the treatment of those affected by the horrors of war.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by psychological explorations of war, particularly through the experiences of soldiers during World War I. You might appreciate its vivid portrayal of trauma and healing, combined with insights into the human spirit and resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances. It's ideal for those who enjoy compelling character studies intertwined with historical context.

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Regeneration

The poets and soldiers Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen are dispatched to Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland in 1917. There, army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating brutalised, shell-shocked men. It is Rivers' job to fix these men and make them ready to fight again.

The poets and soldiers Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen are dispatched to Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland in 1917. There, army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating brutalised, shell-shocked men.

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Regeneration is a classic exploration of how the traumas of war brutalised a generation of young men, now published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.

'I just don't think our war aims - whatever they may be - and we don't know - justify this level of slaughter.'

The poets and soldiers Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen are dispatched to Craiglockhart War Hospital in Scotland in 1917. There, army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating brutalised, shell-shocked men. It is Rivers' job to fix these men and make them ready to fight again. As a witness to the traumas they have endured, can he in all conscience send them back to the horrors of the trenches?

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Regeneration by Pat Barker is widely praised for its powerful exploration of the psychological impact of World War I on soldiers. The novel is notable for its compelling characters and historical accuracy, blending real-life figures and fictional elements to create a poignant narrative. Critics commend Barker's skillful writing and the book's insightful treatment of themes such as trauma, healing, and the effects of war on the human psyche.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241970768

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Pat Barker was born in 1943. She is the author of Union Street, Blow your House Down, The Century's Daughter, The Man Who Wasn't There, the Regeneration Trilogy (Regeneration, The Eye in the Door and The Ghost Road), Another World, Border Crossing, Double Vision, and the Life Class Trilogy (Life Class, Toby's Room and Noonday). Pat Barker lives in Durham.

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