The Inheritors

Summary

William Golding's novel "The Inheritors" tells the story of the clash between two species: Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of the Neanderthals, who live in harmony with nature and each other. They face a threat from the more advanced and aggressive Cro-Magnons, who possess more complex technologies and social structures. The book explores themes of evolution, the loss of innocence, and moral superiority. Golding illustrates how a more primitive yet kind-hearted species is displaced by a more ruthless and pragmatic one, raising questions about the nature of humanity and its future.