Lord of the Flies
The Graphic Novel: 'Brilliant and thrilling' Observer
(Author) Golding, William William Golding'Aimée de Jongh's stunning reimagining has a visceral impact all its own .' The Times 'Beautifully imagined ... so poignant and relevant.' CHRIS MOULD 'Just as compelling and evocative as Golding's world-shaking masterpiece.' Comics Review Before The Stand and The Hunger Games, before Battle Royale and Yellowjackets, there was Lord of the Flies. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors, a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches. By night, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast and of what they've lost. 'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.' Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before the group is split, and their innocent games take a dangerous turn. 'What are we? Humans? Or Animals?' For the first time, from acclaimed artist Aimée de Jongh, comes the stunning graphic novel adaptation of this classic story, one of the BBC's '100 Novels that shaped our World'.
Golding, William
William Golding
William Golding was a British novelist best known for his novel "Lord of the Flies," which explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. Golding's writing style is characterized by its exploration of themes such as morality, civilization, and the inherent evil in humanity. His works often feature complex characters and intricate plots that challenge readers to confront difficult truths about the human condition. Golding's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the literary genre of dystopian fiction, influencing writers such as George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. His works continue to be studied and celebrated for their insight into the complexities of human nature and society.
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