Lord of the Flies
by William Golding
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0571084834
- ISBN 13
- 9780571084838
- Seller
-
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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About This Item
London and Boston: Faber Paperbacks, 1971 Sellotape marks left by a plastic cover. Otherwise an excellent, clean and tightly bound reading copy. Size: Approx 4¾" - 7" Tall
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
- Eaglestones
(ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005707
- Title
- Lord of the Flies
- Author
- William Golding
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0571084834
- ISBN 13
- 9780571084838
- Publisher
- Faber Paperbacks
- Place of Publication
- London and Boston
- Date Published
- 1971
Terms of Sale
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Eaglestones
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Oudtshoorn
About Eaglestones
Eaglestones is a family bookshop which we founded in 1992. We are located in Oudtshoorn, Little Karoo, South Africa near the Garden Route and Cape Town. Specialists in Africana and niche interest books. Feel free to order rare books from us. Our wonderful courier partners will rush your parcel to you....Your shipping amount is based on a 500g book. We accept all the usual credit card payments as well as Paypal, Yoco and Bitcoin by arrangement. Contact us.
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