War in John Knowles's a Separate Peace |
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| Editor:
| Bryfonski, Dedria |
| Series title: | Social Issues in Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7377-5269-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Greenhaven Publishing |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $33.00 |
Book Description:
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This compelling volume explores the complexities of adolescent friendship in John Knowles's A Separate Place. Essays discuss the life of John Knowles, the role of personal experience in fiction, how the novel explores the roots of war, as well as contemporary perspectives on how war in Afghanistan is increasing bullying among children, and how sports bring joy despite the realities of war.
This compelling volume explores the complexities of adolescent friendship in John Knowles's A Separate Place. Essays discuss the life of John Knowles, the role of personal experience in fiction, how the novel explores the roots of war, as well as contemporary perspectives on how war in Afghanistan is increasing bullying among children, and how sports bring joy despite the realities of war.