About “Regeneration”
A historical fiction novel set during World War I, focusing on the experiences of soldiers suffering from shell shock. The story centers on characters based on real individuals who were treated at CraigLockhart Hospital. The novel explores their struggles with mental trauma and the process of recovery. It draws from real historical events and medical practices of the time, offering a portrayal of the psychological toll of war. The narrative is grounded in the experiences of actual patients and medical staff at the hospital. The book was written by Pat Barker.
Praise for “Regeneration”
“Dramatic, moving, brilliantly harrowing...a novel that makes the madness of war more than a metaphor.”
“Earns...a place on the shelf of WWI literature.”
“Extremely accomplished and intelligent... Barker is adept at dramatizing moral dilemmas that have no easy answers.”
Book details
- First published
- 1991
- Latest edition
- 2014 · ISBN 9780241970768
- Pages
- 251
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Regeneration | 2014 | 9780241970768 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Regeneration | 2014 | 9780142180594 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Regeneration | 2014 | 9781444820164 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Regeneration | 2009 | 9780141045528 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Regeneration | 2009 | 9781429561174 | Buy on Amazon |
| Regeneration | 2009 | 9780141906430 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Regeneration | 2008 | 9780141030937 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Regeneration | 2007 | 9780141035055 | Buy on Amazon |
| Regeneration | 2004 | 9780140123081 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Regeneration | 1997 | 9780745138053 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Regeneration?
Regeneration by Pat Barker has 251 pages.
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