John Knowles
John Knowles (1926-2001) was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Yale. His first novel, A Separate Peace, was published in 1959 and adapted for film in 1972. In 2004 it was adapted again as a television movie by Showtime. He wrote seven novels, a book on travel, and a collection of stories. He was the winner of the William Faulkner Award and the Rosenthal Award of the National Institute of Arts and Letters.
John Knowles (1926-2001) was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Yale. His first novel, A Separate Peace, was published in 1959 and adapted for film in 1972. In 2004 it was adapted again as a television movie by Showtime. He wrote seven novels, a book on travel, and a collection of stories. He was the winner of the William Faulkner Award and the Rosenthal Award of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. See less
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John Knowles book reviews
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A Vein of Riches
Nostalgic Fiction
by Ross, Aug 1, 2013
This story is a very slightly concealed saga
of real events (fictionalized) that marked
the end of an era of coal exploitation in WV
and particularly in Fairmont. Of great
interest to those who ... Read More
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A Separate Peace
Thought provoking
by Mary829, Jul 18, 2013
I'm about 1/4 into the book and it's definitely a good read. This is my first John Knowles; I like his style of writing. Read More
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Peace Breaks Out
Good Book
Even though it is a sequel, a person could fully enjoy this book without ever reading A Separate Peace, the book that came before it. The setting and themes are the only things that carry over.
The ... Read More
