Description:
New York: Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 1976. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 18th printing. Withdrawn library copy with stamps, markings and pocket. 2" tape repaired tear to ffep. Break to rear interior spine. Text very good.
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About this book
Even though Lord of the Flies
is a frequent submission on any banned books list, many high school
students are first introduced to this classic piece of literature in
their freshman English class. Using very young protagonists set in a
harsh, wild environment, author William Golding's disturbing and
engaging novel addresses the themes of human nature and personal
welfare, often resulting in violence and murder. Despite its
controversial subject matter, it is often considered one of the best
novels of the 20th
Century.
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.
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.
First line
The boy with fair hair lowered himself down the last few feet of rock and began to pick his way toward the lagoon.
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 Flies
- Author William Golding
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 190
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Amereon Limited, New York
- Date January 1, 1975
- ISBN 9780884116950 / 0884116956
- Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.84 x 6.06 x 0.72 in (22.45 x 15.39 x 1.83 cm)
- Reading level 770
- Library of Congress subjects Survival after airplane accidents,, Islands
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Lord of the Flies
by William Golding
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- ISBN 13
- 9780884116950
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Amereon Ltd., 1975. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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