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Lord of the Flies
by Golding, William
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
$57.51$46.00
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About This Item
Paperback. Penguin. UK. 1960. Paperback. First edition in this format. A scarce item in this edition. William Golding, 'The Lord of the Flies'. PLEASE NOTE: a stain to bottom of front cover, lower spine, bottom of some pages and bottom edge of text block. The book however is strong with good covers. Spine is sun darkened with a small portion of top layer missing from top of spine. Contents are age toned with a neatly typed in name and date to rear of front cover and dated 1960. The haunting novel about a group of schoolboys who find themselves adrift on an island and their descent into anarchy. Not exlib and packed and sent with care.
Synopsis
Even though Lord of the Flies is a frequent submission on any banned books list, many high school students are first introduced to this classic piece of literature in their freshman English class. Using very young protagonists set in a harsh, wild environment, author William Golding's disturbing and engaging novel addresses the themes of human nature and personal welfare, often resulting in violence and murder. Despite its controversial subject matter, it is often considered one of the best novels of the 20th Century. Lord of the Flies turned Golding into a household name, and although Lord of the Flies was his most popular book, he remained a successful author long after its publication. In fact, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983, where he remarked that he sought to “...illuminate the human condition in the world of today” through his novels. Published in 1954 in London by Faber and Faber, Lord of the Flies has sold over millions of copies worldwide. It has been translated into many languages, including Basque and Catalan. Evidently, even though the book focuses on the trials and tribulations of twelve young boys, the themes and archetypes resonate with all readers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- N K Burchill Rana Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100002256
- Title
- Lord of the Flies
- Author
- Golding, William
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- fiction; horror; classic fiction;
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About the Seller
N K Burchill Rana Books
Biblio member since 2019
BATH, Somerset
About N K Burchill Rana Books
Small online store. These are books I have collected over many, many years and now want you to enjoy having. Please always get in touch with me via Biblio if you have any questions about any of my books.
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