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John Knowles

A concise guide to John Knowles's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

John Knowles (1926–2001) was a novelist whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include A Separate Peace. Key themes include Friendship mixed with rivalry, Guilt and self-deception, and Loss of innocence.

Reading pathway

Begin with A Separate Peace.

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A Separate Peace

A coming-of-age novel in which Gene Forrester looks back on friendship, envy, guilt, and loss at a New England boarding school during World War II.

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