Rituals of Swimming

Interesting Facts

• The book won the Booker Prize in 1980, making it one of William Golding's most renowned works.
• It is the first part of the trilogy «To the Ends of the Earth», which explores themes of human nature and social hierarchy.
• The novel is set aboard a ship, allowing the author to create an enclosed society where the main events unfold.
• The main character, Edmund Talbot, keeps a diary through which the reader learns about the events and characters, adding an element of subjectivity and personal perception to the book.
• The novel explores the theme of class differences and their impact on the relationships between characters.