Lord of the Flies

Summary

«Lord of the Flies» is a novel by William Golding, published in 1954, that serves as an allegorical work depicting civilized societies and their tendency towards self-destruction. The story begins with a plane crash, leaving a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island without any adults. As they attempt to organize their lives, the boys elect a leader and try to establish rules for existence. Initially, it all seems like a game, but gradually disagreements and fear lead to a split in the group, and violence erupts. Isolation and the struggle for power reveal the children's primal, brutal instincts, leading to tragedy. «Lord of the Flies» explores themes of power, identity, freedom, the loss of innocence, and the inner beast inherent in every human being.