A Separate Piece
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'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles is set against the backdrop of World War II and explores the complex friendship between two boys at a New England boarding school.
Gene Forrester and Phineas (Finny) experience a unique bond tested by rivalry, guilt, and the looming shadow of war.
An accident during the summer fractures their idyllic world, leading Gene to grapple with his inner demons and hidden resentments toward Finny.
The story delves into themes of identity, innocence, and the psychological impact of conflict on young minds.
Knowles's novel remains a classic for its exploration of the transition from adolescence to adulthood in a time of global turmoil.
Gene Forrester and Phineas (Finny) experience a unique bond tested by rivalry, guilt, and the looming shadow of war.
An accident during the summer fractures their idyllic world, leading Gene to grapple with his inner demons and hidden resentments toward Finny.
The story delves into themes of identity, innocence, and the psychological impact of conflict on young minds.
Knowles's novel remains a classic for its exploration of the transition from adolescence to adulthood in a time of global turmoil.
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Ep 130-John Knowles, A Separate Peace
