Explore the novel "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction, discussion...

This page offers an A Separate Peace wordlist and vocabulary word puzzles.

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A Separate Peace is a novel that looks at the life of a sixteen year old boy at boarding school in New Hampshire. This fascinating site explores the life of Gene Forrester in addition to providing insights into the various themes in the...

Knowles discusses who he modeled his characters after. It's a very interesting article.

This resource site features links to lesson plans, handouts, and activities for young scholars reading John Knowles novel A Separate Peace.

A primary source on the influence of women in labor unions in the early 1900's. A distinction between men and women at union meetings is examined.

This animation features the novel by John Knowles, discussing celebrating someone else's success versus enjoying others' misfortunes. 1:59sec.

The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...