The Silence of the Girls

(Autor) Pat Barker
Formato: Paperback
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A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'Chilling, powerful, audacious' The Times 'Magnificent. You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers' Evening Standard There was a woman at the heart of the Trojan War whose voice has been silent - until now. Discover the greatest Greek myth of all - retold by the witness that history forgot . . . Briseis was a queen until her city was destroyed. Now she is a slave to the man who butchered her husband and brothers. Trapped in a world defined by men, can she survive to become the author of her own story? THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF MADELINE MILLER'S CIRCE AND THE SONG OF ACHILLES! Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Costa Novel Award Pat Barker continues her extraordinary retelling of one of our greatest myths in The Women of Troy.

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Editorial:
National Geographic Books
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780241983201
Año de publicación:
2019
Fecha publicación:
2 de Mayo de 2019

Pat Barker

Pat Barker is an English author best known for her powerful and thought-provoking novels that often explore the psychological and emotional impact of war on individuals. Her most notable work is the Regeneration Trilogy, which includes the novels "Regeneration," "The Eye in the Door," and "The Ghost Road." These novels are set during World War I and examine the experiences of soldiers suffering from shell shock.

Barker's writing style is characterized by its stark realism, detailed character development, and exploration of complex themes such as trauma, memory, and the nature of war. Her work has had a significant impact on the genre of historical fiction, as well as on the way war and its aftermath are portrayed in literature.

Overall, Pat Barker's contributions to literature have been widely recognized, earning her numerous awards and accolades, including the Booker Prize for Fiction for "The Ghost Road" in 1995. Her work continues to be celebrated for its depth, insight, and emotional resonance.

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