A Separate Peace


First edition cover to "A Separate Peace" (1959). It is a coming-of-age novel by John Knowles. Based on his earlier short story, "Phineas," it was Knowles' first published novel and became his best-known work. Set against the backdrop of World War II, A Separate Peace explores morality, patriotism and loss of innocence through its narrator, Gene. Art by Bob and Jack Strimban. Strimban, Robert was born on August 18, 1923 in New York City.


Size: 2489px × 3474px
Location: US
Photo credit: © The Protected Art Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: cover, growth, loss, maturing, morality, separate