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John Knowles' A Separate Peace is a classic novel about two boys coming of age during World War II. The book recounts the relationship between Gene Forrester and his best friend Phineas (also known as Finny) during their high school years.
Knowles based the book on his own experiences at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, which he attended from 1942 until 1944. He attended the school both during the school year and during the summers, when he met other students from nearby prep schools. He used David Hackett, a student at Milton Academy, as the basis for the character Finny. He also based a crucial scene where Finny jumps from a high tree branch on a real event, in which students were initiated into a club by jumping from a tree branch into the river. In interviews, Knowles always noted that the pleasant experiences of the book reflected his real-life experiences at Exeter; the unpleasant experiences in the novel, he said, were the ones he invented.
The 1972 film version of A Separate Peace was shot at Phillips Exeter Academy, on which Devon is based.
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- Author: John Knowles
- Publication Date: 1959
- Narration: First person flashback
- 1972: Film version
- 2004: Showtime version
- Sequel: Peace Breaks Out
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John Knowles' A Separate Peace is a classic novel about two boys coming of age during World War II. The book recounts the relationship between Gene Forrester and his best friend Phineas (also known as Finny) during their high school years.
Knowles based the book on his own experiences at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, which he attended from 1942 until 1944. He attended the school both during the school year and during the summers, when he met other students from nearby prep schools. He used David Hackett, a student at Milton Academy, as the basis for the character Finny. He also based a crucial scene where Finny jumps from a high tree branch on a real event, in which students were initiated into a club by jumping from a tree branch into the river. In interviews, Knowles always noted that the pleasant experiences of the book reflected his real-life experiences at Exeter; the unpleasant experiences in the novel, he said, were the ones he invented.
The 1972 film version of A Separate Peace was shot at Phillips Exeter Academy, on which Devon is based.
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I just completely missed something in A Separate Peace. When did they go to the Olympics?
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@Cassiejb00 we never read A Separate Peace! I think all we read in her class was Night and Of Mice & Men!
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While adolescence is never easy, during wartime its difficulty is more pronounced. This story of a boy's growing up and floating between identities is filled with moral dilemma. This concise supplement to Knowles's A Separate Pea...
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Based on the novel by John Knowles, A SEPARATE PEACE tells the coming-of-age story of the students attending an all-boys prep school. With the possibility of being drafted for World War II, the boys try their best to graduate before the dr...
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View All A Separate Peace Questions (318) | Ask a QuestionCan globalization guarantee peace? (3 Answers)NO, coz we have different religions, cultures and beliefs... and the world full of ambitious people wanting to rule over others so we have big problem in politics, business districts ... read moreHow can I double-boot two separate systems? (1 Answer)What operating systems are you trying to dual boot? I've included a walk through for dual booting Linux and XP on separate drives and a forum that may provide some ... read moreDoes Barack Obama really deserve the Novel Prize for peace? (12 Answers)There have been several posts on this, I even posted one myself. My direct answer to your question would be no he does not deserve it. This quick answer has ... read more
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Fast Facts:
- Author: John Knowles
- Publication Date: 1959
- Narration: First person flashback
- 1972: Film version
- 2004: Showtime version
- Sequel: Peace Breaks Out</note>
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- 1966: A Separate Peace (TV)
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