Hermann Stiehl Book order (chronological)

Golding’s iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age. This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by Jennifer Buehler. At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued.

A metà del Settencento i gemelli Colin e Bea lasciano la Svizzera per intraprendere un lungo viaggio che li condurrà in Cina: lui è dotato di un eccezionale talento di orologiaio e l'imperatore ha bisogno della sua abilità; lei ha avuto in dono una bellezza ammaliante. Ma è solo quando raggiungono la favolosa città di Ayuthia, con le sue mille cupole dorate, che i due fratelli incontrano il loro destino: Colin s'innamora di una donna che il sovrano vuole invece tutta per sé, mentre Bea si lascia trascinare da una passione che la condurrà al tradimento...

Exploring the pressures of societal expectations, the novel follows Laurence, a seemingly perfect woman in 1960s Paris, who juggles a successful career, a loving family, and a lover. Despite her outward success, she struggles with the relentless pursuit of perfection that has overshadowed her happiness. The turning point comes when her daughter, Catherine, begins to express her frustrations about the world's injustices, prompting Laurence to confront her own sacrifices and desires. Translated by Lauren Elkin, this work delves into themes of feminism and identity.

One man's vision of erecting a magnificent cathedral spire heralds apocalypse in this epic tale of obsession by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding (recorded by Benedict Cumberbatch as an audiobook). There were three sorts of people.