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In this now-classic tale--a terrifying variation on the traditional boys' adventure story--the brutal behavior of a group of English schoolboys left stranded on a deserted island after an atomic war is an allegory for the defects of society.
Publishers Weekly
The story that never grows old...
Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature.
Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse,Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic. And now readers can own it in a beautifully designed hardcover edition worthy of its stature.
This Christmas' meaningful gift, the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Lord of the Flies is the volume that every fan of this classic book will have to own.
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The classic tale of a group of English school boys who are left stranded on an unpopulated island, and who must confront not only the defects of their society but the defects of their own natures.
Publishers Weekly
The story that never grows old...
Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature.
Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse,Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic. And now readers can own it in a beautifully designed hardcover edition worthy of its stature.
This Christmas' meaningful gift, the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Lord of the Flies is the volume that every fan of this classic book will have to own.
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The classic tale of a group of English school boys who are left stranded on an unpopulated island, and who must confront not only the defects of their society but the defects of their own natures.
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Leigh P. (
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
Golding depicts in a nasty and disturbing way a group of "civilized" youngsters morphing into animals (not literally). One has to question that if our laws and societal rules were somehow taken away, would we digress to survival of the fittest? Although not the quickest read, this book will certainly cause you to think about societal constructs we create and how willing we are to uphold them in a time of crisis. Recommended for those who appreciate classics and those who want a little something more to think about.
Dorothy R. (
11 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the books I was forced to read in school that I ended up loving so much I read it again as an adult!
Phillip R. (
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Human nature is evil! Want a classic book on what man does without law and authority? Want a classic book on what is in the heart of a man? Want a classic book that makes a powerful statement on what little kids will do to each other if not taught to be good and to love? Want a classic book on what man continues to do and will continue to do each other til' the good Lord comes back and makes things right? Read this book.
Monica (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
Most certainly NOT a "feel good" story, but still (or perhaps in spite of that fact), Lord of the Flies is one of my all-time favorite books. Golding's characters are so vivid and the storyline is eerie and haunting. It absolutely deserves its title as one of the great classics of all time.
Hilary S. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is one of those books that even if you don't care about your education or whatnot you can always read it because it comes up in TV shows like LOST. Don't be the only person who can't pop in with, "It's like Lord of the Flies out there" when the situation calls for it.
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
A classic story of the beasts that live within. Fiction doesn't straddle the line between Art and Life any better than this story.
Glenda W. (
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
Classic of course. Disturbing in a way that you won't forget for a very long time. Worth the read.
Cassandra B. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I wrote a few lesson plans for this book. It is a must read in high school and a book that I have enjoyed through adulthood. It really answers the question: Take away our conveniences and technology, what would we do? Although written in the 1950s, its life lessons still apply today.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
A great adventure story showing the survival of the fittest through teenagers stranded on an island.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
a scary novel of group psychology...read in the middle schools as an introduction to literature.
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OMG!!! such a good book. i loved the ending. although the begining was a little tuff to understand
Donna C. (I was required to read this book for my freshman advanced english class.
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