Lord of the Flies – William Golding (1954)
A group of stranded boys descends into savagery on a deserted island, revealing the dark depths of human nature and societal breakdown.
Adventure
Psychological
Young Adult
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Historical
Psychological
The Spire – William Golding (1964)
Dean Jocelin is obsessed with constructing an impossibly high spire atop a cathedral, testing his faith, ambition, and the limits of human endurance.
Fantasy
Satire
Science Fiction
Envoy Extraordinary – William Golding (1957)
A satirical story set in the Roman Empire, exploring the unintended consequences of early technological innovation and human ambition.