Peace Breaks Out
Peace Breaks Out (1981) is a novel by American author John Knowles, better known for A Separate Peace (1959). The books share the setting of the Devon preparatory school, probably a reference to Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, which Knowles attended in his youth.
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| Author | John Knowles |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Bantam Books |
Publication date | March 1981 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 178 pp (paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 0-03-056908-7 (hardback edition) & ISBN 0-553-27574-7 (paperback edition) |
| OCLC | 6555306 |
| 813/.54 19 | |
| LC Class | PS3561.N68 P4 |
Plot introduction
This book follows the story of Pete Hallam as he returns to the school and becomes a history teacher as well as a coach. It is a story of the aftermath of World War II and the loss of innocence of young men. It starts by Pete Hallam returning to the school he graduated from, war-torn and emotionally scarred. He now is a teacher at Devon School and detects a subtle but deep hate between two members of the class in the first session alone.
Characters in "Peace Breaks Out"
- Pete Hallam – the school teacher and main character.
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