Lord of the flies: a novel
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Published:
New York, N.Y. : Perigee, 2011.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Perigee centenary ed.
Physical Desc:
xv, 285 pages ; 20 cm.
Status:
Description

"Golding's aim to "trace the defect of society back to the defect of human nature" is elegantly pursued in this gripping adventure tale about a group of British schoolboys marooned on a tropical island. Alone in a world of uncharted possibilities, devoid of adult supervision or rules, the boys attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin, and evil."

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780399537424 , 0399537422
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5, 9 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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Originally published: London : Faber and Faber Ltd., 1954.
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"Golding's aim to "trace the defect of society back to the defect of human nature" is elegantly pursued in this gripping adventure tale about a group of British schoolboys marooned on a tropical island. Alone in a world of uncharted possibilities, devoid of adult supervision or rules, the boys attempt to forge their own society, failing, however, in the face of terror, sin, and evil."
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APA Citation (style guide)

Golding, W. (2011). Lord of the flies: a novel. 1st Perigee centenary ed. New York, N.Y., Perigee.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Golding, William, 1911-1993. 2011. Lord of the Flies: A Novel. New York, N.Y., Perigee.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Golding, William, 1911-1993, Lord of the Flies: A Novel. New York, N.Y., Perigee, 2011.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Golding, William. Lord of the Flies: A Novel. 1st Perigee centenary ed. New York, N.Y., Perigee, 2011.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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