Lord of the Flies
William Golding’s classic tale of schoolboys stranded on a desert island still resonates today.
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Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies Graphic Novel
A stunning graphic novel adaptation of this classic story.
Lord of the Flies Audiobook
Listen to this stunning audio book of Lord of the Flies, narrated by the award-winning Martin Jarvis.
Lord of the Flies Acting Edition
Nigel Williams’ stage adaptation in a full acting edition, ideal for students and amateur groups.
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Lord of the Flies: Episode 1 RecapHis first meeting with Ralph (Winston Sawyers) is neatly done, and Ralph sweetly offers to teach Piggy to swim, although...
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Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel longlisted for Carnegie MedalPublished in the UK in 2024 by Faber, the graphic novel has since been translated and printed worldwide. De Jongh's...
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Lord of the Flies TV Show Broadcast Date and TrailerAhead of the broadcast, the BBC has released the first trailer for the adaptation. Adapted and directed for television by...
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Reviews round-up for William Golding: The Faber LettersReviews for William Golding: The Faber Letters, edited by Tim Kendall, have appeared in various publications. In the Guardian, the...
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John Carey 1934–2025We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor John Carey. Carey won the James Tait Black Prize...
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William Golding: The Faber Letters Event ReviewTo celebrate the recent publication of William Golding: The Faber Letters, publishers Faber & Faber hosted an exciting event. Professor...
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William Golding
William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is one of the most famous, most influential and most studied novels. Read and enjoyed by millions, it has been translated into 30+ languages, with a new BBC series in 2026. A lifetime of writing produced thirteen novels, numerous essays, a play and an unpublished journal of more than two million words.
Words may, through the devotion, the skill, the passion and the luck of writers, prove to be the most powerful thing in the world.
