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The Ghost Road: Booker Prize Winner (A Novel) (Regeneration Trilogy)
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Winner of the 1995 Booker PrizeSet in the closing months of World War I, this towering novel combines poetic intensity with gritty realism as it brings Pat Barkers Regeneration trilogy to its stunning conclusion.In France, millions of men engaged in brutal trench warfare are all ghosts in the making. In England, psychologist William Rivers, with severe pangs of conscience, treats the mental casualties of the war to make them whole enough to fight again. One of these, Billy Prior, risen to the officer class from the working class, both courageous and sardonic, decides to return to France with his fellow officer, poet Wilfred Owen, to fight a war he no longer believes in. Meanwhile, Rivers, enfevered by influenza returns in memory to his experience studying a South Pacific tribe whose ethos amounted to a culture of death. Across the gulf between his society and theirs, Rivers begins to form connections that cast new light on hisand ourunderstanding of war.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ghost Road'? A: The main theme of 'The Ghost Road' revolves around the psychological effects of war, exploring the mental struggles of soldiers and the moral dilemmas faced by those who treat them.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ghost Road'? A: The author of 'The Ghost Road' is Pat Barker, a notable British writer known for her works on World War I.
- Q: Is 'The Ghost Road' part of a series? A: 'The Ghost Road' is the third book in Pat Barker's Regeneration Trilogy, which includes 'Regeneration' and 'The Eye in the Door'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Ghost Road'? A: 'The Ghost Road' was published on December 31, 2013, as a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Ghost Road'? A: 'The Ghost Road' has a total of 277 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Ghost Road' is sold in new condition, ensuring that you receive a quality copy.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Ghost Road' have? A: 'The Ghost Road' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What genre does 'The Ghost Road' belong to? A: 'The Ghost Road' belongs to the military fiction genre, focusing on the experiences of soldiers during World War I.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context in 'The Ghost Road'? A: Yes, 'The Ghost Road' is set in the closing months of World War I, providing a backdrop of historical events and the impact of war on society.
- Q: What kind of writing style is used in 'The Ghost Road'? A: 'The Ghost Road' features a writing style that combines poetic intensity with gritty realism, capturing the emotional and physical realities of war.