The Exeter School's own page on author John Knowles, who was a student there, and on his novel A Separate Peace. Includes several articles about the book, Knowles' own comments on the novel, and information about Knowles' other works.

Brief essay on the rites of passage in A Separate Peace.

Brief but somewhat helpful summary and list of issues in the novel.

Information for a course on adolescent friendships in literature, and focusing on A Separate Peace. Some interesting character insights and plot discussions.

• Biography of John Knowles
• About A Separate Peace
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 1-3
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 4-6
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 7-9
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 10-11
• Summary and Analysis of Chapters 12-13
• Related Links on A Separate Peace
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase A Separate Peace and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Essays on A Separate Peace
• Message Board on A Separate Peace