golding, william

A guide to reading and understanding "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, examining the author's life, the book's historical background, its plot, characters, and theme, and including a literary analysis of the novel.

Bibliography: p. 162-165. A critical survey of Golding's entire body of work including his novels, poems, and nonfiction.

A guide to reading and understanding "Lord of the Flies," proving information about author William Golding, an introduction to the novel, critical commentaries on each chapter, chapter analyses, critical essays, reviews, and resources for further study.

"A biography of writer William Golding that describes his era, his major work--Lord of the Flies--his life, and the legacy of his writing"--Provided by publisher.

After a plane crash strands them on a tropical island while the rest of the world is ravaged by war, a group of British schoolboys attempts to form a civilized society but descends into brutal anarchy.

A guide to reading "Lord of the Flies" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

Presents critical essays on William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Includes a brief biography of William Golding, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Study of the Lord of the Flies within the Swiftian traditions describing its role in the corrupted innocence.