Pat Barker
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Summary
Pat Barker was born on May 8, 1943[1], in Thornaby-on-Tees[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], and historian[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,055 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: David Barker[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Field of work: literary activity[10], prose[11]
- Educated at: London School of Economics and Political Science[12], Durham University[13]
- Notable work: Union Street[14], Blow Your House Down[15], The Century's Daughter[16], Regeneration Trilogy[17], Another World[18], Border Crossing[19], Double Vision[20], Life Class[21], Toby's Room[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Booker Prize[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], Best of Young British Novelists[26], Bodley Medal[27], honorary doctorate[28], Honorary Fellow of the British Academy[29]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[30], British Academy[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Movement: Postmodernism[33]
- Commons category: Pat Barker[34]
- Family name: Barker[35]
- Given name: Pat[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Commons Creator page: Pat Barker[38]
- Birth name: Patricia Mary W. Drake[39]
Why It Matters
Pat Barker has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Works attributed to her include The Ghost Road[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Pat Barker born?
Pat Barker's place of birth was Thornaby-on-Tees[2].
Who was Pat Barker married to?
Pat Barker's spouses include David Barker[8].
What did Pat Barker do for work?
Pat Barker worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], screenwriter[5], and historian[6].
Where did Pat Barker go to school?
Pat Barker was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[12] and Durham University[13].
What awards did Pat Barker receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Booker Prize[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], and Best of Young British Novelists[26].