A Separate Peace John Knowles 2003 Scribner Classic WWII School Paperback A Separate Peace by John Knowles. Classic coming-of-age novel set at a New England boys’ boarding school during World War II, exploring friendship, rivalry, jealousy, guilt, and the loss of innocence. - Book is complete and readable - Binding remains intact - Interior text appears usable - Please see photos. Flaws - Previous owner names written inside front - Heavy wear and peeling/damage at bottom of spine - Cover and edge wear - Page-edge toning from age #JohnKnowles #ASeparatePeace #ClassicFiction #WWIIFiction #ComingOfAge