Lord of the Flies

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Golding’s iconic 1954 novel begins at the dawn of the next world war, when a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of British schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued. The timeless characters of Ralph, Jack, Piggy, and Simon rapidly descend into savagery, highlighting the dark side of human nature and the fragility of civilization. Lord of the Flies explores profound themes like morality, leadership, and the potential for evil within everyone.