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William Golding

    September 19, 1911 – June 19, 1993

    William Golding was a British novelist whose work frequently delves into the darker aspects of human nature and societal structures. His writing is deeply informed by classical literature and his experiences during World War II, lending his narratives potent allegorical weight and moral complexity. Golding masterfully employs symbolism and psychological depth to explore the fundamental forces shaping human behavior, offering readers provocative and timeless insights.

    William Golding
    Close Quarters
    To the Ends of the Earth
    Fire Down Below
    Lord of the Flies
    A Moving Target
    The Inheritors. With a new introduction by John Carey