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    Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of Lord of the Flies with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of Lord of the Flies by William Golding, which is still read worldwide and is considered to be one of the greatest novels in the history of English literature. It tells the story of a group of children who are stranded on a desert island and their desperate attempts to maintain civilization and not give in to their primitive instincts of savagery and barbarism. His thought-provoking works earned him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983 and Lord of the Flies has been adapted for stage and screen several times. 

    Find out everything you need to know about Lord of the Flies in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
       • A complete plot summary
       • Character studies
       • Key themes and symbols
       • Questions for further reflection

    Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
    Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

    See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateDec 7, 2015
    ISBN9782806271211
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      Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      British writer

      Born in St Columb Minor (Cornwall) in 1911

      Died in Falmouth in 1993

      Notable works:

      Lord of the Flies (1954), novel

      The Inheritors (1955), novel

      Free Fall (1959), novel

      William Golding (1911-1993) was a British author. He studied English Literature at Oxford University, before working at a theater as an actor, author and producer. He later became a professor of English and philosophy.

      In 1940, he was drafted into the Navy and participated in the landing on the Normandy coast. This experience deeply affected his vision of humanity. His work is consequently marked by a deep pessimism and seeks to demonstrate the irremediable fall of man and the triumph

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