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“I began to know that each morning reasserted the problems of night before, that sleep suspended all but changed nothing, that you couldn’t make yourself over between dawn and dusk.”

Quote by John Knowles

Book:A Separate Peace

Work

A Separate Peace

Herman Wouk's 'A Separate Peace' explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of human nature through the lens of a transformative summer at an East Coast prep school. The narrative follows the lives of two boys, Gene and Finny, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and the onset of war. more

Author

John Knowles was an American novelist born on September 16, 1926, and passed away on November 29, 2001. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and insights into American social issues, his works include the classic novel 'A Separate Peace'. more

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