Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies is William Golding's classic debut novel, now one of the most celebrated literary works of the twentieth century.

First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic, one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern novels. In compiling the notes they have borne in mind the needs of younger readers not only in this country but overseas.First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic, one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern novels. This edition, which includes an introduction and notes by Ian Gregor and Mark Kinkead-Weekes, meets the demand for its use in schools and its prescription by numerous examining boards. In compiling the notes they have borne in mind the needs of younger readers not only in this country but overseas.