Lord of the Flies
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Код:13318
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Тегло:0.190 кг
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance.
First published in 1954, "Lord of the Flies" is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics.
"Beautiful and desperate... something quite out of the ordinary"
Observer
"Terrifying and haunting."
Kingsley Amis
"Beautifully written, tragic and provocative."
E. M. Forster
Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding, explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a group of boys stranded on a remote island. The novel examines the fragile structure of society and how quickly civilization can break down when rules and authority are removed. As the boys struggle to survive, their innate fears and primal instincts emerge, leading to conflict, chaos, and violence.
The narrative focuses on key characters such as Ralph, who represents order and leadership; Piggy, the voice of reason and intellect; and Jack, who embodies savagery and unchecked power. Through their interactions, Golding highlights the tension between civilization and anarchy, showing how easily morality can be overshadowed by instinctual aggression.
The island itself becomes a symbolic landscape, juxtaposing the beauty of nature with the darkness of human impulses. The "beast", a recurring motif, represents the inner fears and capacity for evil within each boy, emphasizing the psychological depth of the story.
Golding's writing style combines vivid imagery, haunting symbolism, and suspenseful narrative to create a timeless exploration of the human condition. "Lord of the Flies" is not only an adventure story but also a moral allegory that questions the essence of humanity, the fragility of social structures, and the inevitable conflict between innate savagery and civilized behavior.
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Автор:William Golding
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Издателство:Faber & Faber
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ISBN:9780571191475
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Година:1997
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Страници:232
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично
