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Lord of the Flies Compact disc - 2005

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Author: Golding, William
ISBN: 9780307281708

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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.

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William Golding's classic novel of primitive savagery and survival is one of the most vividly realized and riveting works in modern fiction. The tale begins after a plane wreck deposits a group of English school boys, aged six to twelve on an isolated tropical island. Their struggle to survive and impose order quickly evolves from a battle against nature into a battle against their own primitive instincts. Golding's portrayal of the collapse of social order into chaos draws the fine line between innocence and savagery.

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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.

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Título Lord of the Flies
Autor William Golding; Read by William Golding
Encuadernación Compact Disc
Edición Unabridged
Páginas 6
Volúmenes 6
Idioma ENG
Editorial Listening Library (Audio), U.S.A.
Fecha de publicación 2005-10-11
ISBN 9780307281708 / 0307281701
Peso 0.25 libras (0.11 kg)
Dimensiones 6.2 x 5.6 x 1 pulgadas (15.75 x 14.22 x 2.54 cm)
Época de 12 a UP años
Cursos 7 - UP
Library of Congress subjects Survival after airplane accidents,, Regression (Psychology)
Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Sir William Golding was born in Cornwall in 1911. He started writing at the age of seven, but following the wishes of his parents, studied natural sciences and English at Oxford. He served in World War II and following the war, returned to writing and teaching. By the time Lord of the Flies was finally accepted for publication in 1954, it had been turned down by more than twenty publishers. The book became an immediate bestseller. In 1983, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, largely based on this book. He was knighted in 1988 and died in 1993.

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Lord of the Flies

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9780307281708 / 0307281701

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UNITED STATES: Listening Library (Audio), 2005. Audio Book. Good. AUDIO CD. 6 AUDIO CDs withdrawn from the library collection. Some library marking. We will polish the Audio CDs for a clear listening experience . You will receive a good set. Enjoy this reliable AUDIO CD performance..