Lord Of The Flies - Notes
The Lord Of The Flies By William Golding William Golding was born in Cornwall, London in 1911. His father played an important role in his life. Initially, he went to oxford and studied science, but later turned to literature, especially old English. During WW II, he served as naval officer for five years and rose to be a lieutanent. He realised the dangers faced by modern man. Now we can find a reflection of all these experiences in his writings. WORKS 1. Lord Of The Flies (1954) 2. The Inheritors (1955) – Deals with the story of primitive Neanderthal men. 3. Pincher Martin (1956) – Known in the USA as “The Two Deaths Of Christopher Martin” 4. The Spire (1964) The story of “The Lord of the Flies” deals with four boys deserted on an island. The same theme is found in 1. The Tempest 2. Robinson Crusoe 3. Treasure Island 4. The Swiss Family Robinson 5. The Coral Island SOURCE The Coral Island (185