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A Separate Peace

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The novel, narrated by Gene Forrester, delves into the intricate dynamics of Gene’s friendship with the charismatic Phineas (Finny) at Devon School, a fictionalized version of Phillips Exeter Academy.

The story navigates the challenges of adolescence and the looming specter of World War II, leading to a tragic incident that alters the characters' lives.

The novel explores universal themes such as friendship, jealousy, and the loss of innocence, set against the backdrop of a boarding school in wartime, adding layers of tension and symbolism to the narrative.

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Mentioned by Sam Tannenhaus when he talks about the word 'copulation'.
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A Complicated Man: William F. Buckley, Jr. (w/ Sam Tanenhaus)
Mentioned as the author of the novel that the entire episode is about.
A Separate Peace 4-Year Anniversary Special: Oddly Newer | Ep. 71
Mentioned by John McCoy as the book that provided the impetus for him to do this podcast.
6: A Separate Peace
Mentioned by Mala Murthy as a book she read as a young person that deeply moved her.
Mala Murthy: From a Fly’s Brain to Yours

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