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William Golding – Lord of the Flies – First Paperback Edition 1960
£95.00
A first paperback edition, first printing of Lord of the Flies by William Golding, published by Penguin, London in 1960. A near fine book signed by a previous owner to the title page in blue ink, bumping to spine tips and browning to spine, shelf wear to front and rear panels, browning to the text block.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a powerful allegory about human nature and society. The novel follows a group of boys stranded on a deserted island, who initially attempt to govern themselves. However, as their attempts at order collapse, they descend into savagery and violence. Golding explores themes of civilisation versus barbarism, the loss of innocence and the inherent darkness within humans, presenting a chilling portrait of the fragile veneer of society.
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A first paperback edition, first printing of Lord of the Flies by William Golding, published by Penguin, London in 1960. A near fine book signed by a previous owner to the title page in blue ink, bumping to spine tips and browning to spine, shelf wear to front and rear panels, browning to the text block.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a powerful allegory about human nature and society. The novel follows a group of boys stranded on a deserted island, who initially attempt to govern themselves. However, as their attempts at order collapse, they descend into savagery and violence. Golding explores themes of civilisation versus barbarism, the loss of innocence and the inherent darkness within humans, presenting a chilling portrait of the fragile veneer of society.
