Understanding Lord Of The Flies

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571290581

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding Pdf

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0399533370

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding Pdf

Classic novel by a Nobel prize winner about a group of boys who, after a plane crash, set up a primitive society on an uninhabited island. Vietnamese translation by Le Chu Cau. In Vietnamese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Author : Robert Golding,William Golding,Edmund L. Epstein
Publisher : Follettbound
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Airplane crash survival
ISBN : 0758751974

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Lord of the Flies by Robert Golding,William Golding,Edmund L. Epstein Pdf

The classic study of human nature which depicts the degeneration of a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island.

Author : Kirstin Olsen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781573566766

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Understanding Lord of the Flies by Kirstin Olsen Pdf

A seemingly simple tale of schoolboys marooned on an island, Lord of the Flies has proven to be one of the most enigmatic and provocative pieces of literature ever published. This casebook probes the many layers of meaning in the novel, examining its literary, philosophical, historical, scientific, and religious significance. Beginning with a literary analysis that explores the universality of the novel's characters, the story is considered as subversion of the adventure tale, comparing it to such classics as Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe. From these literary depictions of savagery, this study delves deeper, confronting the long-running philosophical and biological debates about human nature that have absorbed such influential thinkers as Rousseau and Darwin. The full meaning of Lord of the Flies is further contextualized by tracing historical views on civilization, from the Victorian perspective, to the very real horrors of World War II. This casebook integrates analysis and primary documents, with excerpts from materials as diverse as the Bible, the writings of Darwin, and war crimes interviews, to explore the very nature of human aggression and evil. This book will spark students to consider intriguing connections between Golding's masterpiece and broader concepts of civilization, altruism, political leadership responsibilities, and the history of western imperialism. The interdisciplinary approach of this casebook helps students situate the lessons of Lord of the Flies in the context of Education, War and Postwar, the Adventure Story, Religion, and Biology and Evolution. The six topic sections integrate original illustrations and photos, literary excerpts, and primary documents and historic writings that help contextualize the work. Thought-provoking ideas for class discussions and research topics, with carefully chosen further reading suggestions enhance this volume as a teaching tool.

Author : Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher : Thomas Nelson and Sons
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590050567

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The Coral Island by Robert Michael Ballantyne Pdf

Author : Andy Koopmans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1560067861

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Understanding Lord of the Flies by Andy Koopmans Pdf

Discusses the Lord of the Flies by William Golding, including the author's life, the book's historical background, its plot, characters, and theme.

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1959-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101158104

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding Pdf

Golding’s iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age. This edition includes a new Suggestions for Further Reading by Jennifer Buehler. At the dawn of the next world war, a plane crashes on an uncharted island, stranding a group of schoolboys. At first, with no adult supervision, their freedom is something to celebrate. This far from civilization they can do anything they want. Anything. But as order collapses, as strange howls echo in the night, as terror begins its reign, the hope of adventure seems as far removed from reality as the hope of being rescued.

Author : Padraig Kenny
Publisher : Chicken House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781912626014

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Pog by Padraig Kenny Pdf

'One of a kind. Utterly fantastic.' Eoin Colfer on Tin David and Penny's strange new home is surrounded by forest. It's the childhood home of their mother, who's recently died. But other creatures live here ... magical creatures, like tiny, hairy Pog. He's one of the First Folk, protecting the boundary between the worlds. As the children explore, they discover monsters slipping through from the place on the other side of the cellar door. Meanwhile, David is drawn into the woods by something darker, which insists there's a way he can bring his mother back ...

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101571040

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Lord of the Flies Centenary Edition by William Golding Pdf

The classic novel by William Golding With a new Introduction by Stephen King "To me Lord of the Flies has always represented what novels are for, what makes them indispensable." -Stephen King Golding's classic, startling, and perennially bestselling portrait of human nature remains as provocative today as when it was first published. This beautiful new edition features French flaps and rough fronts, making it a must-have for fans of this seminal work. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a modern classic. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death. As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse, the whole world the boys know collapses with them—the world of cricket and homework and adventure stories—and another world is revealed beneath, primitive and terrible. Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature. Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic.

Author : Marianne Wiggins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780671039554

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John Dollar by Marianne Wiggins Pdf

An earthquake and tidal wave sweep John Dollar, Charlotte, and her pupils into the violent sea. They come to consciousness on the beach huddled around a paralyzed John Dollar.

Author : Aparna Tulpule
Publisher : White Falcon Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789389085273

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Sense and Syllogism: Logic in Life by Aparna Tulpule Pdf

Common sense meets formal syllogism. This book is for you if you have never studied logic, if you believe you have no use for logic, or if you have no idea what logic is. Just a few basic ideas in logic are presented with a lot of examples from current events and literature. If you wish to prepare for competitive exams - MBA, CAT, IAS, PCS, State Civil Services, this book will definitely enhance your logical reasoning skills to help you tackle exam questions and life equally logically. Enjoy finding out how textbook logic pops up everywhere in life. About the Author: Aparna Tulpule is a logic enthusiast, not an expert. She is inviting you to share something she found interesting — the academic subject of logic and the way it pops up everywhere.

Author : Mike Bockoven
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781510709461

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FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven Pdf

Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where “Fun is Guaranteed!” But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror. Photos soon emerge online of heads on spikes outside of rides and viscera and human bones littering the gift shops, breaking records for hits, views, likes, clicks, and shares. How could a group of survivors, mostly teenagers, commit such terrible acts? Presented as a fact-finding investigation and a series of first-person interviews, FantasticLand pieces together the grisly series of events. Park policy was that the mostly college-aged employees surrender their electronic devices to preserve the authenticity of the FantasticLand experience. Cut off from the world and left on their own, the teenagers soon form rival tribes who viciously compete for food, medicine, social dominance, and even human flesh. This new social network divides the ravaged dreamland into territories ruled by the Pirates, the ShopGirls, the Freaks, and the Mole People. If meticulously curated online personas can replace private identities, what takes over when those constructs are lost? FantasticLand is a modern take on Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale that probes the consequences of a social civilization built online. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Glacial epoch
ISBN : 0156443791

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The Inheritors by William Golding Pdf

A small tribe of Neanderthals find themselves at odds with a tribe comprised of homo sapiens, whose superior intelligence and agility threatens their doom.

Author : Alice Roberts
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781471188039

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Ancestors by Alice Roberts Pdf

An extraordinary exploration of the ancestry of Britain through seven burial sites. By using new advances in genetics and taking us through important archaeological discoveries, Professor Alice Roberts helps us better understand life today. ‘This is a terrific, timely and transporting book - taking us heart, body and mind beyond history, to the fascinating truth of the prehistoric past and the present’ Bettany Hughes We often think of Britain springing from nowhere with the arrival of the Romans. But in Ancestors, pre-eminent archaeologist, broadcaster and academic Professor Alice Roberts explores what we can learn about the very earliest Britons, from burial sites and by using new technology to analyse ancient DNA. Told through seven fascinating burial sites, this groundbreaking prehistory of Britain teaches us more about ourselves and our history: how people came and went and how we came to be on this island. It explores forgotten journeys and memories of migrations long ago, written into genes and preserved in the ground for thousands of years. This is a book about belonging: about walking in ancient places, in the footsteps of the ancestors. It explores our interconnected global ancestry, and the human experience that binds us all together. It’s about reaching back in time, to find ourselves, and our place in the world.

Author : Robert A. Heinlein
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416505518

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Tunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein Pdf

High school students enter a time gate to an unknown planet for a survival test, but something goes wrong and they have to learn to survive by their own resourcefulness.