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John Knowles is the author of A Separate Peace (2014), Azara, A Stolen Past (1983), Peace Breaks Out (1982), The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli (2025).

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A Separate Peace

release date: Jan 01, 2014
A Separate Peace
An American coming-of-age tale during a period when the entire country was losing its innocence to the second world war Set at a boys'' boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two friends one summer, like the war itself, banishes the innocence of these boys and their world.

A Stolen Past

A Stolen Past
The story of two roommates at Yale, one working toward a future as a writer, the other, scion of Russian nobility, wooing a wealthy young woman.

Peace Breaks Out

Peace Breaks Out
An ex-infantryman and P.O.W. comes to Devon School, a boys prep school, to teach and rest from the war in 1945. At Devon School after World War II, Pete Hallam finds violence and tragedy among his students.

The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli

release date: May 22, 2025
The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli
The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 3, delves into the artistic genius and intellectual world of Henry Fuseli (1741-1825), a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement. This volume offers a comprehensive exploration of Fuseli''s writings, providing invaluable insights into his theories on art, literature, and aesthetics. Compiled and edited by John Knowles, this collection illuminates Fuseli''s critical perspectives and his profound influence on the art world. Readers will discover a wealth of essays, lectures, and reflections that showcase Fuseli''s innovative ideas and his passionate engagement with the artistic and intellectual currents of his time. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars, artists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Fuseli''s enduring legacy. It offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary artist whose work continues to inspire and challenge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Principles of English Grammar ... Fourth Edition

The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli ...

release date: Aug 11, 2015
The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli ...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Separate Peace SparkNotes Literature Guide

release date: Apr 09, 2014
A Separate Peace SparkNotes Literature Guide
A Separate Peace SparkNotes Literature Guide by John Knowles Making the reading experience fun! When a paper is due, and dreaded exams loom, here''s the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes: An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written. 16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary terms Step-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essay A feature on how not to plagiarize

AZARA LIBRETTO OPERA

release date: Aug 24, 2016
AZARA LIBRETTO OPERA
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Famous Composers and Their Music: Extra Illustrated Edition of 1901;

release date: Feb 21, 2018
Famous Composers and Their Music: Extra Illustrated Edition of 1901;
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Realm of Fancy

release date: Aug 05, 2025
The Realm of Fancy
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.
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