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LORD OF THE FLIES

William Golding

Preface by Ian McEwan
Illustrations by Sam Weber

London
The Folio Society
2009

COPYRIGHT PAGE:

Lord of the Flies was first published by Faber and Faber Limited in 1954.  The text of this edition follows that of the first edition, with minor emendations.

This edition published by 

The Folio Society Ltd
44 Eagle Street
London WC1R 4FS.
www.foliosociety.com

Published by arrangement with Faber and Faber, and Perigee, a member of The Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Copyright William Golding 1954

Preface copyright Ian McEwan 1986.  Reproduced by permission of Ian McEwan c/o Rogers, Coleridge & White Ltd, 20 Powis Mews, Longdon W11 1JN

Illustrations copyright Sam Weber 2009

Third printing 2011

Typeset in Minion at The Folio Society.
Printed on Abbey Wove paper at Martins the Printer Ltd, Berwick-upon-Tweed.  Bound at Hunter & Foulis, Edinburgh, in cloth printed and blocked with a design by the artist.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Embark on a gripping exploration of human nature and civilization's fragility with William Golding's "Lord of the Flies." Stranded on a deserted island, a group of young boys faces the challenge of building a society from scratch. As their attempts at order crumble, primal instincts and the darkness within emerge. Golding's masterpiece delves into the psychological unraveling of the boys, revealing the thin veneer that separates civilization from chaos. A haunting allegory, "Lord of the Flies" prompts introspection on the complexities of power, morality, and the innate human capacity for both good and evil. This classic remains a thought-provoking and disturbing journey into the darker recesses of the human psyche.