Lord of the Flies Paperback - 2011
by William Golding; Introduction by Stephen King
Golding's classic, startling, and perennially bestselling portrait of human nature remains as provocative today as when it was first published. This beautiful new edition features French flaps and rough fronts, making it a must-have for fans of this seminal work.
About this book
Lord of the Flies turned Golding into a household name, and although Lord of the Flies was his most popular book, he remained a successful author long after its publication. In fact, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983, where he remarked that he sought to “...illuminate the human condition in the world of today” through his novels.
Published in 1954 in London by Faber and Faber, Lord of the Flies has sold over millions of copies worldwide. It has been translated into many languages, including Basque and Catalan. Evidently, even though the book focuses on the trials and tribulations of twelve young boys, the themes and archetypes resonate with all readers.
Summary
The classic novel by William Golding
With a new Introduction by Stephen King
"To me Lord of the Flies has always represented what novels are for, what makes them indispensable." -Stephen King
Golding's classic, startling, and perennially bestselling portrait of human nature remains as provocative today as when it was first published. This beautiful new edition features French flaps and rough fronts, making it a must-have for fans of this seminal work.
First Edition Identification
First printings of the book feature the iconic jungle theme artwork on the dust jacket. Careful observers will note that the stick figures of the boys blend almost seamlessly into the wild and untamed environment around them, which was undoubtedly a very specific choice by the artist. Because of Golding's fame and influence as a writer, signed first printings are of Lord of the Flies are quite valuable, sometimes pricing as high as $30,000.
Details
- Title Lord of the Flies
- Author William Golding; Introduction by Stephen King
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Centennial
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books
- Date 2011-11-01
- ISBN 9780399537424 / 0399537422
- Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 7.77 x 5.18 x 0.82 in (19.74 x 13.16 x 2.08 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Reading level 770
- Library of Congress subjects Survival after airplane accidents,, Regression (Psychology)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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