A Separate Peace Research Paper

A Separate Peace Research Paper
An Internet Hotlist on A Separate Peace

created by Mr. Weston
Sachem North High School

Introduction | Databases | Articles about the novel

Introduction
This is a website dedicated to your next research paper for 'A Separate Peace.' You must complete a 2-3 page essay on the historical and/or biographical context of A Separate Peace. You are to research Knowles’ biography and/or the wartime setting of the novel and say how your research can compare to the novel itself. This essay, although shorter, should be completed in the same way as your Grapes of Wrath research paper, using the same databases from the Sachem North Library website to find information and articles about the author and the historical context. The paper will be due on the same day as the DEJ, Monday 3/15/10.

The Internet Resources

American History Journal - This might be a good place to look for articles about World War II. How can you relate this information to the wartime setting of the novel?
Bloom's Literary Reference - Another place to find biography and criticism of John Knowles and 'A Separate Peace'
Literature Resource Center - This would be a good place to find out biographical information about our author, John Knowles.
Rubric for Research Paper - This is the rubric for your research paper on A Separate Peace.
Virtual Reference Collection - Look for articles on the topic (WWII/John Knowles biography) here.

Articles about the novel

About the novel - Nation Master compiles information about the novel in an encyclopedic manner.
John Knowles' experience at Exeter... - Written by John Knowles himself.
Life at Exeter during WWII - Click on 'Exeter Bulletin Articles' - These appeared in the official Exeter newspaper during WWII, the same time the novel is set.

Content by Mr. Weston, jweston@sachem.edu
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Last revised Tue Mar 29 6:43:52 US/Pacific 2011