Afterword by Lois Lowry
"At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of a...
"At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued."-- Provided by Amazon
First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies has remained relevant for over 72 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.
It sits at the crossroads of Classics, Dystopian, and Fantasy, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.
Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore William Golding's work and build a focused reading list.
William Golding's other works may not be in the current Bookble catalog yet, but the genre shelves below offer strong alternatives.
Within Classics, readers who liked Lord of the Flies often gravitate toward 1984, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Dune — each sharing thematic DNA while offering a different perspective.
"At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapse...
Lord of the Flies is by William Golding, E.L. Epstein.
Lord of the Flies falls within Classics, Dystopian, and Fantasy. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.
Lord of the Flies was first published in 1954 by William Golding, E.L. Epstein.
Lord of the Flies is listed on Bookble — check the book page for current format availability.
