The paragon;: A novel

by John Knowles

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394439767
• ISBN13: 9780394439761
• Release Date: January 1971
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Yale and the paragon

From the author of a Separate Peace follows a little tale of Yale, New Haven, and romance, with classic scenes including polo horses in dorm rooms. A must read for anyone who has an interest in Yale or John Knowles, but perhaps a little too light for serious novel-goers.

A Look at Life and Its Characters

The Paragon is an in-depth look at the life of Yale student Lou Colfax as he travels throuh his sophomore year. Lou is a complex young man who is battling with love and his desire to make chanes in the world. You will become more -tune to the human character and you'll find yourself pondering the ideas of Lou -- most of which ou've probably never considered before! The book also provides valuable insights into the life and times of fifties North Eastern USA.