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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1954243 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1954, Lord of the Flies established William Golding as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after their plane is shot down descend from orderly government to savage violence. Golding's Nobel Prize-winning allegorical novel is a profound—and still debated—meditation on human nature, civilisation, and the darkness within. Themes of human nature, civilisation, power run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1954.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Golding
Published1954
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages243
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780399501487
Editorial Score42/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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195421
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William Golding
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord of the Flies about?

A group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after their plane is shot down descend from orderly government to savage violence. Golding's Nobel Prize-winning allegorical novel is a profound—and still debated—meditation on human nature, civilisation, and the darkness within.

Who wrote Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding, from United Kingdom. First published in 1954.

What awards has Lord of the Flies won?

Lord of the Flies has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1954.

Is Lord of the Flies worth reading?

Lord of the Flies is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in human nature, civilisation, power.

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What category is Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Lord of the Flies from?

Lord of the Flies originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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