Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies is a dystopian work by William Golding, published in 1954. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | William Golding |
|---|---|
| First published | 1954 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780571371723 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Lord of the Flies is a 1950s dystopia by William Golding. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, relationships, adventure, morality, survival, and childhood. The edition on file runs about 225 pages, has been issued by Penguin, and carries ISBN 9780571371723. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Lord of the Flies published?
Lord of the Flies was first published in 1954.
Who wrote Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding.
What kind of dystopia is Lord of the Flies?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Lord of the Flies?
A catalogued edition of Lord of the Flies carries ISBN-13 9780571371723.
