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Lord of the Flies

William Golding
eng. Lord of the Flies · 1954
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • The destruction of innocence and the loss of childhood purity
  • The conflict between civilization and savagery
  • The ability of power to corrupt and alter human nature
  • The inherent human tendency towards self-destruction and violence
  • The importance of social order and rules in maintaining peace
Lord of the Flies
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 2 April 2026
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Author: 
William Golding
Original title: eng. Lord of the Flies · 1954
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