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Regeneration

By Pat Barker
Series: Regeneration
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Regeneration by Pat Barker is a compelling exploration of the psychological impact of World War I on British soldiers. Set in a military psychiatric hospital, it delves into the complex interactions between soldiers and their psychiatrist, Dr. Rivers. Through the characters' struggles, the novel examines themes of trauma, healing, and the moral dilemmas of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to compelling narratives about World War I, particularly exploring its psychological impact on soldiers. The story delves into themes of trauma and healing with rich character explorations, including historical figures, blending fact with fiction in a deeply human and thought-provoking way. Fans of historical fiction and profound psychological insights will find it a riveting read.

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Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland, 1917, and army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating shell-shocked soldiers. Under his care are the poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, as well as mute Billy Prior, who is only able to communicate by means of pencil and paper. Rivers's job is to make the men in his charge healthy enough to fight.

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Regeneration is the Booker Prize-nominated first book in Pat Barker's award-winning World War One trilogy.

Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland, 1917, where army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating shell-shocked soldiers. Under his care are the poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, as well as mute Billy Prior, who is only able to communicate by means of pencil and paper. Rivers's job is to make the men in his charge healthy enough to fight. Yet the closer he gets to mending his patients' minds, the harder becomes every decision to send them back to the horrors of the front...

Regeneration is the classic exploration of how the traumas of war brutalised a generation of young men.

The first book in the Regeneration trilogy.

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    Regeneration is the Booker Prize-nominated first book in Pat Barker's award-winning World War One trilogy. Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland, 1917, where army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating shell-shocked soldiers. Under his care are the poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, as well as mute Billy Prior, who is only able to communicate by means of pencil and paper. Rivers's job...
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Regeneration by Pat Barker is praised for its brilliant exploration of complex themes, delivering an intense yet subtle narrative. The novel masterfully blends historical and fictional elements, capturing readers with its depth and poignant insights.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780141030937

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

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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