A Stolen Past

by John Knowles

Book Overview

A Stolen Past [Aug 12, 1984] John Knowles This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345315901
• ISBN13: 9780345315908
• Release Date: August 1984
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

John Knowles' advice on writing disguised as a novel

"A Stolen Past" shares the same general flavor as Knowles' other books- introspective characters, tragic events- but also contains a good deal of commentary on the writing life. The novel's main character, Allan Pearson, is an aspiring writer who has been taken under the wing of an accomplished author. With this mentor, and through the experience of meeting an exiled family of Russian royalty, he explores his talent and himself. I would definitely recommend this book to any fans of Knowles' other work, particularly those with an interest in writing. This book should not be out of print!!