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Lord of the Flies
William Golding
Originally published in 1954, William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. A plane crashes on a desert island. The boys are faced with a more pressing reality - survival - and the appearance of a terrifying beast who haunts their dreams.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 5, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571200535 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 240 |
| Dimensions | 111 × 178 × 15 mm · 132 g |
| Language | English |
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